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Distance from Pretoria to Durban

Straight line

535 km
332 mi · 289 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 1 h 10 min

Direction

SSE 149°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Durban?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Durban (South Africa) are a medium distance apart: 535 km in a straight line, that is 332 miles or 289 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Pretoria, Durban lies to the south-east (initial bearing 149°). Both cities are in South Africa. The halfway point is at -27.8086°, 29.5816°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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 Pretoria from Durban?

The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Durban is 535 km (332 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Durban from Pretoria?

Durban is to the south-east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 149°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 10 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.