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How far is Kangding from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Kangding (Kangding Airport) is 6988 miles / 11246 kilometers / 6073 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Kangding Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Kangding

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6988.198 miles
  • 11246.415 kilometers
  • 6072.578 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
  • 6995.054 miles
  • 11257.449 kilometers
  • 6078.536 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 Kangding?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Kangding Airport is 13 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kangding Airport (KGT)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Kangding generates about 853 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 853 kilograms equals 1 881 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Kangding

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

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 Kangding Airport
City: Kangding
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KGT
ICAO Code: ZUKD
Coordinates: 30°9′27″N, 101°44′4″E