How far is Copenhagen from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Copenhagen (Copenhagen Airport) is 6178 miles / 9942 kilometers / 5368 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Copenhagen Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Copenhagen
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Copenhagen. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6177.636 miles
- 9941.942 kilometers
- 5368.219 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- 6199.550 miles
- 9977.208 kilometers
- 5387.261 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 Copenhagen?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Copenhagen Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Copenhagen?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Copenhagen generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Copenhagen
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Copenhagen Airport (CPH).
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 | Copenhagen Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Copenhagen |
| Country: | Denmark  |
| IATA Code: | CPH |
| ICAO Code: | EKCH |
| Coordinates: | 55°37′4″N, 12°39′21″E |