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How far is Amman from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Amman (Queen Alia International Airport) is 4658 miles / 7496 kilometers / 4048 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Queen Alia International 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)
  • 4657.937 miles
  • 7496.223 kilometers
  • 4047.637 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
  • 4677.592 miles
  • 7527.855 kilometers
  • 4064.716 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 Queen Alia International Airport is 9 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Amman generates about 540 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 540 kilograms equals 1 190 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 Queen Alia International Airport (AMM).

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 Queen Alia International Airport
City: Amman
Country: Jordan Flag of Jordan
IATA Code: AMM
ICAO Code: OJAI
Coordinates: 31°43′21″N, 35°59′35″E