How far is Arusha from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Arusha (Arusha Airport) is 2404 miles / 3870 kilometers / 2089 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Arusha (ARK) is 3093 miles / 4978 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 41 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Arusha Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Arusha
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Arusha. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2404.434 miles
- 3869.562 kilometers
- 2089.396 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- 2411.687 miles
- 3881.234 kilometers
- 2095.699 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 Arusha?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Arusha Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Arusha?
The time difference between Cape Town and Arusha is 1 hour. Arusha is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Arusha Airport (ARK)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Arusha generates about 264 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 264 kilograms equals 582 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 Arusha
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Arusha Airport (ARK).
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 | Arusha Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Arusha |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | ARK |
| ICAO Code: | HTAR |
| Coordinates: | 3°22′4″S, 36°37′59″E |