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Distance from Durban to Buenos Aires

Straight line

8,148 km
5,063 mi · 4,400 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 41 min

Direction

WSW 239°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Buenos Aires?

Durban (South Africa) and Buenos Aires (Argentina) are very far apart: 8,148 km in a straight line, that is 5,063 miles or 4,400 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Durban and Buenos Aires, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Durban, Buenos Aires lies to the south-west (initial bearing 239°). The route crosses from South Africa into Argentina. The halfway point is at -41.5705°, -12.1896°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Durban from Buenos Aires?

The straight-line distance between Durban and Buenos Aires is 8,148 km (5,063 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Buenos Aires from Durban?

Buenos Aires is to the south-west of Durban, at an initial bearing of 239°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Buenos Aires?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 41 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.