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Distance from Durban to Dalian

Straight line

12,069 km
7,499 mi · 6,516 NM

By road

7,878 km
4,895 mi

Travel time

94 h 5 min
flight ≈ 15 h 35 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Dalian?

Durban (South Africa) and Dalian (China) are very far apart: 12,069 km in a straight line, that is 7,499 miles or 6,516 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Durban to Dalian is 7,878 km (4,895 miles), about 94 h 5 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Durban, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 6.4115°, 73.1831°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Durban from Dalian?

By road it is 7,878 km (4,895 miles) from Durban to Dalian; in a straight line it is 12,069 km (7,499 miles).

How long is the drive from Durban to Dalian?

About 94 h 5 min on the fastest route (7,878 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Durban?

Dalian is to the north-east of Durban, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Dalian?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 35 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.