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Distance from Harbin to Durban

Straight line

12,728 km
7,909 mi · 6,873 NM

By road

8,259 km
5,132 mi

Travel time

98 h 6 min
flight ≈ 16 h 25 min

Direction

WSW 252°
initial bearing

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How far is Harbin from Durban?

Harbin (China) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 12,728 km in a straight line, that is 7,909 miles or 6,873 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Harbin to Durban is 8,259 km (5,132 miles), about 98 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Harbin, Durban lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 11.6604°, 72.0270°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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 Harbin from Durban?

By road it is 8,259 km (5,132 miles) from Harbin to Durban; in a straight line it is 12,728 km (7,909 miles).

How long is the drive from Harbin to Durban?

About 98 h 6 min on the fastest route (8,259 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Harbin?

Durban is to the west of Harbin, at an initial bearing of 252°.

How long is the flight from Harbin to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 25 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.