Distance from Durban to Mthatha
How far is it from Durban to Mthatha? About 179 mi in a straight line and 233 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Durban and Mthatha are about 179 mi (288 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 233 mi (375 km), a drive of about 4 hr 10 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 50 min.
| Straight-line distance | 179 mi / 288 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 233 mi / 375 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 10 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 50 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $29 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -30.728, 29.917 |
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 Mthatha is about 179 mi (288 km) in a straight line, and roughly 233 mi (375 km) by road.