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How far is Hangzhou from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Hangzhou (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport) is 7967 miles / 12821 kilometers / 6923 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Hangzhou

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7966.797 miles
  • 12821.316 kilometers
  • 6922.957 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
  • 7970.223 miles
  • 12826.830 kilometers
  • 6925.934 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 Hangzhou?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is 15 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Hangzhou generates about 994 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 994 kilograms equals 2 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Hangzhou

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

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 Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
City: Hangzhou
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: HGH
ICAO Code: ZSHC
Coordinates: 30°13′46″N, 120°26′2″E