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Distance from Durban to Suzhou

Straight line

11,630 km
7,226 mi · 6,280 NM

By road

7,183 km
4,463 mi

Travel time

86 h 43 min
flight ≈ 15 h 2 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Suzhou?

Durban (South Africa) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 11,630 km in a straight line, that is 7,226 miles or 6,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Durban to Suzhou is 7,183 km (4,463 miles), about 86 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Durban, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 1.0187°, 75.3882°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 7,183 km (4,463 miles) from Durban to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 11,630 km (7,226 miles).

How long is the drive from Durban to Suzhou?

About 86 h 43 min on the fastest route (7,183 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Durban?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Durban, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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.