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Distance from Durban to Taipei

Straight line

11,401 km
7,084 mi · 6,156 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 45 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Durban from Taipei?

Durban (South Africa) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 11,401 km in a straight line, that is 7,084 miles or 6,156 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 Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Durban, Taipei lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from South Africa into Taiwan. The halfway point is at -3.4134°, 77.5416°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Durban from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Durban and Taipei is 11,401 km (7,084 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Durban?

Taipei is to the east of Durban, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Durban to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 45 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.