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How far is Hurghada from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Hurghada (Hurghada International Airport) is 4321 miles / 6955 kilometers / 3755 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Hurghada (HRG) is 5918 miles / 9524 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 119 hours 4 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Hurghada International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Hurghada

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4321.476 miles
  • 6954.742 kilometers
  • 3755.260 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
  • 4340.302 miles
  • 6985.040 kilometers
  • 3771.620 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 Hurghada?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Hurghada International Airport is 8 hours and 40 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Hurghada?

There is no time difference between Cape Town and Hurghada.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Hurghada generates about 497 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 497 kilograms equals 1 095 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 Hurghada

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hurghada International Airport (HRG).

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 Hurghada International Airport
City: Hurghada
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HRG
ICAO Code: HEGN
Coordinates: 27°10′41″N, 33°47′57″E