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How far is Ålesund from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ålesund (Ålesund Airport, Vigra) is 6685 miles / 10758 kilometers / 5809 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Ålesund Airport, Vigra

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Distance from Cape Town to Ålesund

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6684.536 miles
  • 10757.719 kilometers
  • 5808.703 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
  • 6705.413 miles
  • 10791.316 kilometers
  • 5826.844 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 Ålesund?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ålesund Airport, Vigra is 13 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Ålesund generates about 811 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 811 kilograms equals 1 787 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Ålesund

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ålesund Airport, Vigra (AES).

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 Ålesund Airport, Vigra
City: Ålesund
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: AES
ICAO Code: ENAL
Coordinates: 62°33′45″N, 6°7′10″E