How far is Helsinki from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 6503 miles / 10465 kilometers / 5651 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Helsinki Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Helsinki
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Helsinki. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6502.922 miles
- 10465.439 kilometers
- 5650.885 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- 6524.306 miles
- 10499.853 kilometers
- 5669.467 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 Helsinki?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Helsinki?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Helsinki generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Helsinki
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Helsinki Airport (HEL).
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 | Helsinki Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Helsinki |
| Country: | Finland  |
| IATA Code: | HEL |
| ICAO Code: | EFHK |
| Coordinates: | 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E |