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Distance from Wuhan to Durban

Straight line

11,057 km
6,870 mi · 5,970 NM

By road

6,490 km
4,032 mi

Travel time

78 h 49 min
flight ≈ 14 h 19 min

Direction

WSW 241°
initial bearing

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How far is Wuhan from Durban?

Wuhan (China) and Durban (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,057 km in a straight line, that is 6,870 miles or 5,970 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Wuhan to Durban is 6,490 km (4,032 miles), about 78 h 49 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Wuhan, Durban lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 0.4852°, 72.4602°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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 Wuhan from Durban?

By road it is 6,490 km (4,032 miles) from Wuhan to Durban; in a straight line it is 11,057 km (6,870 miles).

How long is the drive from Wuhan to Durban?

About 78 h 49 min on the fastest route (6,490 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Durban from Wuhan?

Durban is to the south-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 241°.

How long is the flight from Wuhan to Durban?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 19 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.