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Distance from Suzhou to Durban

Straight line

11,630 km
7,226 mi · 6,280 NM

By road

7,191 km
4,468 mi

Travel time

86 h 24 min
flight ≈ 15 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 244°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Durban?

Suzhou (China) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,630 km in a straight line, that is 7,226 miles or 6,280 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Suzhou to Durban is 7,191 km (4,468 miles), about 86 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Suzhou, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 244°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 1.0187°, 75.3882°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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 Suzhou from Durban?

By road it is 7,191 km (4,468 miles) from Suzhou to Durban; in a straight line it is 11,630 km (7,226 miles).

How long is the drive from Suzhou to Durban?

About 86 h 24 min on the fastest route (7,191 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Suzhou?

Durban is to the south-west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 244°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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.