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How far is Bauchi from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Bauchi (Bauchi State Airport) is 3112 miles / 5008 kilometers / 2704 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Bauchi (BCU) is 4320 miles / 6952 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 9 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Bauchi State Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Bauchi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3111.545 miles
  • 5007.546 kilometers
  • 2703.859 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
  • 3125.642 miles
  • 5030.234 kilometers
  • 2716.109 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 Bauchi?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Bauchi State Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Bauchi generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 766 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 Bauchi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Bauchi State Airport (BCU).

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 Bauchi State Airport
City: Bauchi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: BCU
ICAO Code: DNBC
Coordinates: 10°28′58″N, 9°44′38″E