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How far is Stockholm from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Stockholm (Stockholm Arlanda Airport) is 6447 miles / 10375 kilometers / 5602 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Stockholm Arlanda Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Stockholm

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6446.875 miles
  • 10375.240 kilometers
  • 5602.181 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
  • 6468.416 miles
  • 10409.907 kilometers
  • 5620.900 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 Stockholm?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is 12 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Stockholm generates about 778 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 778 kilograms equals 1 715 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Stockholm

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN).

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 Stockholm Arlanda Airport
City: Stockholm
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: ARN
ICAO Code: ESSA
Coordinates: 59°39′6″N, 17°55′6″E