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How far is Amman from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Amman (Amman Civil Airport) is 4675 miles / 7523 kilometers / 4062 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Amman Civil Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Amman

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Amman. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4674.508 miles
  • 7522.892 kilometers
  • 4062.037 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
  • 4694.216 miles
  • 7554.609 kilometers
  • 4079.163 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 Amman?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Amman Civil Airport is 9 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Amman generates about 542 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 542 kilograms equals 1 194 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Amman

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Amman Civil Airport (ADJ).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
Destination Amman Civil Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: ADJ
ICAO Code: OJAM
Coordinates: 31°58′21″N, 35°59′29″E