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How far is Groningen from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Groningen (Groningen Airport Eelde) is 6038 miles / 9718 kilometers / 5247 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Groningen Airport Eelde

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Distance from Cape Town to Groningen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6038.369 miles
  • 9717.813 kilometers
  • 5247.199 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
  • 6060.230 miles
  • 9752.994 kilometers
  • 5266.196 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 Groningen?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Groningen Airport Eelde is 11 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Groningen generates about 722 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 722 kilograms equals 1 591 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Groningen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Groningen Airport Eelde (GRQ).

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 Groningen Airport Eelde
City: Groningen
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: GRQ
ICAO Code: EHGG
Coordinates: 53°7′10″N, 6°34′45″E