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Distance from Durban to Moscow

Straight line

9,506 km
5,907 mi · 5,133 NM

By road

8,003 km
4,973 mi

Travel time

106 h 11 min
flight ≈ 12 h 23 min

Direction

N 4°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Moscow?

Durban (South Africa) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 9,506 km in a straight line, that is 5,907 miles or 5,133 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Durban to Moscow is 8,003 km (4,973 miles), about 106 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Durban, Moscow lies to the north (initial bearing 4°). The route crosses from South Africa into Russia. The halfway point is at 12.9669°, 33.6204°.

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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 Moscow?

By road it is 8,003 km (4,973 miles) from Durban to Moscow; in a straight line it is 9,506 km (5,907 miles).

How long is the drive from Durban to Moscow?

About 106 h 11 min on the fastest route (8,003 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Durban?

Moscow is to the north of Durban, at an initial bearing of 4°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 12 h 23 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.