How far is Datong from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Datong (Datong Yungang Airport) is 7899 miles / 12712 kilometers / 6864 nautical miles.

Distance from Cape Town to Datong

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7899.160 miles
• 12712.466 kilometers
• 6864.183 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

• 7906.305 miles
• 12723.965 kilometers
• 6870.392 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 Datong?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Datong Yungang Airport is 15 hours and 27 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Datong?

The time difference between Cape Town and Datong is 6 hours. Datong is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Datong generates about 984 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 984 kilograms equals 2 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Datong

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Datong Yungang Airport (DAT).

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	Datong Yungang Airport
City:	Datong
Country:	China
IATA Code:	DAT
ICAO Code:	ZBDT
Coordinates:	40°3′37″N, 113°28′55″E