How far is Cape Town from Barcelona?
The distance between Barcelona (Barcelona–El Prat Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 5284 miles / 8503 kilometers / 4592 nautical miles.
Barcelona–El Prat Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Barcelona to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Barcelona to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5283.825 miles
- 8503.492 kilometers
- 4591.518 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 5305.080 miles
- 8537.698 kilometers
- 4609.988 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Barcelona to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Barcelona–El Prat Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 10 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Barcelona and Cape Town?
Flight carbon footprint between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Barcelona to Cape Town generates about 621 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 621 kilograms equals 1 369 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Barcelona to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Barcelona–El Prat Airport (BCN) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Barcelona–El Prat Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Barcelona |
| Country: | Spain  |
| IATA Code: | BCN |
| ICAO Code: | LEBL |
| Coordinates: | 41°17′49″N, 2°4′42″E |
| Destination | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |