How far is Goma from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Goma (Goma International Airport) is 2326 miles / 3743 kilometers / 2021 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Goma (GOM) is 3257 miles / 5242 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 41 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Goma International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Goma
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Goma. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2325.577 miles
- 3742.653 kilometers
- 2020.871 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- 2334.730 miles
- 3757.384 kilometers
- 2028.825 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 Goma?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Goma International Airport is 4 hours and 54 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Goma?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Goma International Airport (GOM)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Goma generates about 255 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 255 kilograms equals 562 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 Goma
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Goma International Airport (GOM).
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 | Goma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Goma |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | GOM |
| ICAO Code: | FZNA |
| Coordinates: | 1°40′14″S, 29°14′18″E |