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How far is João Pessoa from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and João Pessoa (Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport) is 3874 miles / 6234 kilometers / 3366 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to João Pessoa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3873.853 miles
  • 6234.362 kilometers
  • 3366.286 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
  • 3872.924 miles
  • 6232.867 kilometers
  • 3365.479 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 João Pessoa?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport is 7 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA)

On average, flying from Cape Town to João Pessoa generates about 441 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 441 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to João Pessoa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport (JPA).

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 Presidente Castro Pinto International Airport
City: João Pessoa
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: JPA
ICAO Code: SBJP
Coordinates: 7°8′44″S, 34°56′55″W