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How far is Yinchuan from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Yinchuan (Yinchuan Hedong International Airport) is 7493 miles / 12058 kilometers / 6511 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Yinchuan Hedong International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Yinchuan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7492.514 miles
  • 12058.032 kilometers
  • 6510.817 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
  • 7500.715 miles
  • 12071.230 kilometers
  • 6517.943 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 Yinchuan?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Yinchuan Hedong International Airport is 14 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Yinchuan generates about 925 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 925 kilograms equals 2 039 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Yinchuan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yinchuan Hedong International Airport (INC).

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 Yinchuan Hedong International Airport
City: Yinchuan
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: INC
ICAO Code: ZLIC
Coordinates: 38°28′54″N, 106°0′32″E