How far is Asmara from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 3642 miles / 5861 kilometers / 3165 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Asmara (ASM) is 4887 miles / 7865 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 14 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Asmara International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Asmara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Asmara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3641.995 miles
- 5861.223 kilometers
- 3164.807 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- 3656.384 miles
- 5884.379 kilometers
- 3177.310 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 Asmara?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Asmara International Airport is 7 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Asmara?
The time difference between Cape Town and Asmara is 1 hour. Asmara is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Asmara generates about 412 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 412 kilograms equals 908 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 Asmara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Asmara International Airport (ASM).
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 | Asmara International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Asmara |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | ASM |
| ICAO Code: | HHAS |
| Coordinates: | 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E |