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How far is Abha from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Abha (Abha International Airport) is 3925 miles / 6316 kilometers / 3410 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Abha International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Abha

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3924.502 miles
  • 6315.873 kilometers
  • 3410.299 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
  • 3939.325 miles
  • 6339.728 kilometers
  • 3423.179 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 Abha?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Abha International Airport is 7 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Abha International Airport (AHB)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Abha generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 985 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Abha

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Abha International Airport (AHB).

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 Abha International Airport
City: Abha
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: AHB
ICAO Code: OEAB
Coordinates: 18°14′25″N, 42°39′23″E