How far is Axum from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 3565 miles / 5738 kilometers / 3098 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Axum (AXU) is 4838 miles / 7786 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 32 minutes.

Distance from Cape Town to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3565.315 miles
• 5737.818 kilometers
• 3098.174 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

• 3579.302 miles
• 5760.329 kilometers
• 3110.329 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Axum Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Axum?

The time difference between Cape Town and Axum is 1 hour. Axum is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Axum generates about 403 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 403 kilograms equals 888 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 Axum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Axum Airport (AXU).

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	Axum Airport
City:	Axum
Country:	Ethiopia
IATA Code:	AXU
ICAO Code:	HAAX
Coordinates:	14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E