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Distance from Mumbai to Durban

Straight line

7,032 km
4,370 mi · 3,797 NM

By road

1,685 km
1,047 mi

Travel time

21 h 24 min
flight ≈ 9 h 17 min

Direction

SW 220°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Durban?

Mumbai (India) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 7,032 km in a straight line, that is 4,370 miles or 3,797 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mumbai to Durban is 1,685 km (1,047 miles), about 21 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Mumbai, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 220°). The route crosses from India into South Africa. The halfway point is at -5.7701°, 52.8968°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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 Mumbai from Durban?

By road it is 1,685 km (1,047 miles) from Mumbai to Durban; in a straight line it is 7,032 km (4,370 miles).

How long is the drive from Mumbai to Durban?

About 21 h 24 min on the fastest route (1,685 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Mumbai?

Durban is to the south-west of Mumbai, at an initial bearing of 220°.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 17 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.