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How far is Dhaka from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Dhaka (Shahjalal International Airport) is 6167 miles / 9925 kilometers / 5359 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Shahjalal International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Dhaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6167.146 miles
  • 9925.059 kilometers
  • 5359.103 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
  • 6174.286 miles
  • 9936.550 kilometers
  • 5365.308 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 Dhaka?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Shahjalal International Airport is 12 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Dhaka generates about 739 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 739 kilograms equals 1 630 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Dhaka

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

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 Shahjalal International Airport
City: Dhaka
Country: Bangladesh Flag of Bangladesh
IATA Code: DAC
ICAO Code: VGZR
Coordinates: 23°50′35″N, 90°23′52″E