How far is Bucaramanga from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Bucaramanga (Palonegro International Airport) is 6597 miles / 10616 kilometers / 5732 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Palonegro International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Bucaramanga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Bucaramanga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6596.665 miles
- 10616.303 kilometers
- 5732.345 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- 6594.927 miles
- 10613.505 kilometers
- 5730.834 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 Bucaramanga?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Palonegro International Airport is 12 hours and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Bucaramanga?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Bucaramanga generates about 798 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 798 kilograms equals 1 760 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Bucaramanga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Palonegro International Airport (BGA).
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 | Palonegro International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Bucaramanga |
| Country: | Colombia  |
| IATA Code: | BGA |
| ICAO Code: | SKBG |
| Coordinates: | 7°7′35″N, 73°11′5″W |