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How far is Blackwater from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Blackwater (Blackwater Airport) is 7300 miles / 11749 kilometers / 6344 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Blackwater Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Blackwater

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7300.189 miles
  • 11748.516 kilometers
  • 6343.691 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
  • 7287.977 miles
  • 11728.862 kilometers
  • 6333.079 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 Blackwater?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Blackwater Airport is 14 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Blackwater Airport (BLT)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Blackwater generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 978 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Blackwater

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

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 Blackwater Airport
City: Blackwater
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BLT
ICAO Code: YBTR
Coordinates: 23°36′11″S, 148°48′25″E