How far is Alexandria from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Alexandria (El Nouzha Airport) is 4542 miles / 7309 kilometers / 3946 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Alexandria (ALY) is 6342 miles / 10207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 126 hours 31 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – El Nouzha 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)- 4541.528 miles
- 7308.881 kilometers
- 3946.480 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- 4561.645 miles
- 7341.257 kilometers
- 3963.961 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 El Nouzha Airport is 9 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Alexandria?
There is no time difference between Cape Town and Alexandria.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Alexandria generates about 525 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 525 kilograms equals 1 157 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 Alexandria
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and El Nouzha Airport (ALY).
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 | El Nouzha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Alexandria |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | ALY |
| ICAO Code: | HEAX |
| Coordinates: | 31°11′2″N, 29°56′56″E |