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How far is Gothenburg from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Gothenburg (Säve airport) is 6329 miles / 10186 kilometers / 5500 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Säve airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Gothenburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6328.985 miles
  • 10185.513 kilometers
  • 5499.737 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
  • 6350.671 miles
  • 10220.414 kilometers
  • 5518.582 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 Gothenburg?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Säve airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Säve airport (GSE)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Gothenburg generates about 762 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 762 kilograms equals 1 679 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Gothenburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Säve airport (GSE).

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 Säve airport
City: Gothenburg
Country: Sweden Flag of Sweden
IATA Code: GSE
ICAO Code: ESGP
Coordinates: 57°46′28″N, 11°52′13″E