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How far is Alor Setar from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Alor Setar (Sultan Abdul Halim Airport) is 5992 miles / 9643 kilometers / 5207 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Sultan Abdul Halim Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Alor Setar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5991.588 miles
  • 9642.526 kilometers
  • 5206.547 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
  • 5990.973 miles
  • 9641.536 kilometers
  • 5206.013 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 Alor Setar?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Sultan Abdul Halim Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Alor Setar generates about 716 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 716 kilograms equals 1 577 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Alor Setar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sultan Abdul Halim Airport (AOR).

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 Sultan Abdul Halim Airport
City: Alor Setar
Country: Malaysia Flag of Malaysia
IATA Code: AOR
ICAO Code: WMKA
Coordinates: 6°11′22″N, 100°23′52″E