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How far is Friedrichshafen from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Friedrichshafen (Friedrichshafen Airport) is 5646 miles / 9087 kilometers / 4907 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Friedrichshafen Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Friedrichshafen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5646.466 miles
  • 9087.106 kilometers
  • 4906.645 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
  • 5668.569 miles
  • 9122.677 kilometers
  • 4925.852 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 Friedrichshafen?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Friedrichshafen Airport (FDH)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Friedrichshafen generates about 669 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 669 kilograms equals 1 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Friedrichshafen

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

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 Friedrichshafen Airport
City: Friedrichshafen
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: FDH
ICAO Code: EDNY
Coordinates: 47°40′16″N, 9°30′41″E