How far is Gambela from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 3078 miles / 4954 kilometers / 2675 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Gambela (GMB) is 4351 miles / 7003 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 92 hours 38 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Gambela Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Gambela
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Gambela. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3078.406 miles
- 4954.215 kilometers
- 2675.062 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- 3090.738 miles
- 4974.060 kilometers
- 2685.778 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 Gambela?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Gambela Airport is 6 hours and 19 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Gambela?
The time difference between Cape Town and Gambela is 1 hour. Gambela is 1 hour ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gambela Airport (GMB)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Gambela generates about 344 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 344 kilograms equals 758 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Gambela
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gambela Airport (GMB).
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 | Gambela Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gambela |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | GMB |
| ICAO Code: | HAGM |
| Coordinates: | 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E |