Distance from Kolkata to Durban
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How far is Kolkata from Durban?
Kolkata (India) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,442 km in a straight line, that is 5,245 miles or 4,558 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kolkata, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 229°). The route crosses from India into South Africa. The halfway point is at -4.1549°, 60.6791°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Other distances from Durban
- Durban – Maputo 459 km
- Durban – Johannesburg 501 km
- Durban – Soweto 506 km
- Durban – Pretoria 536 km
- Durban – Cape Town 1,272 km
- Durban – Harare 1,338 km
- Durban – Lusaka 1,631 km
- Durban – Lubumbashi 2,056 km
- Durban – Antananarivo 2,064 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Kolkata from Durban?
The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Durban is 8,442 km (5,245 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Durban from Kolkata?
Durban is to the south-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 229°.
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Durban?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 3 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.