How far is Alexandria, LA, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Alexandria (Alexandria International Airport) is 8503 miles / 13685 kilometers / 7389 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Alexandria International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Alexandria
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Alexandria. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8503.367 miles
- 13684.842 kilometers
- 7389.224 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- 8505.459 miles
- 13688.209 kilometers
- 7391.041 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 Alexandria?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Alexandria International Airport is 16 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Alexandria?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Alexandria generates about 1 073 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 073 kilograms equals 2 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Alexandria International Airport (AEX).
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 | Alexandria International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria, LA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | AEX |
| ICAO Code: | KAEX |
| Coordinates: | 31°19′38″N, 92°32′59″W |