Distance from Durban to East London
How far is it from Durban to East London? About 285 mi in a straight line and 348 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Durban and East London are about 285 mi (459 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 348 mi (560 km), a drive of about 6 hr 13 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 1 min.
| Straight-line distance | 285 mi / 459 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 348 mi / 560 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 13 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $43 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -31.446, 29.497 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Durban to East London is about 285 mi (459 km) in a straight line, and roughly 348 mi (560 km) by road.