How far is Abidjan from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Abidjan (Port Bouet Airport) is 3074 miles / 4947 kilometers / 2671 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Abidjan (ABJ) is 4937 miles / 7945 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 108 hours 29 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Port Bouet Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Abidjan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Abidjan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3073.743 miles
- 4946.710 kilometers
- 2671.010 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- 3083.776 miles
- 4962.856 kilometers
- 2679.728 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 Cape Town to Abidjan?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Port Bouet Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Abidjan?
The time difference between Cape Town and Abidjan is 2 hours. Abidjan is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Abidjan generates about 343 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 343 kilograms equals 756 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Abidjan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Port Bouet Airport (ABJ).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Port Bouet Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Abidjan |
| Country: | Côte d'Ivoire  |
| IATA Code: | ABJ |
| ICAO Code: | DIAP |
| Coordinates: | 5°15′41″N, 3°55′34″W |