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How far is Emden from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Emden (Emden Airport) is 6052 miles / 9740 kilometers / 5259 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Emden Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Emden

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6052.328 miles
  • 9740.278 kilometers
  • 5259.330 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
  • 6074.207 miles
  • 9775.488 kilometers
  • 5278.341 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 Emden?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Emden Airport is 11 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Emden Airport (EME)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Emden generates about 724 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 724 kilograms equals 1 596 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Emden

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

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 Emden Airport
City: Emden
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: EME
ICAO Code: EDWE
Coordinates: 53°23′27″N, 7°13′38″E