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How far is Nanchang from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Nanchang (Nanchang Changbei International Airport) is 7681 miles / 12361 kilometers / 6674 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Nanchang Changbei International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Nanchang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7680.802 miles
  • 12361.052 kilometers
  • 6674.434 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
  • 7684.670 miles
  • 12367.278 kilometers
  • 6677.796 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 Nanchang?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Nanchang Changbei International Airport is 15 hours and 2 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Nanchang generates about 952 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 952 kilograms equals 2 099 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Nanchang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Nanchang Changbei International Airport (KHN).

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 Nanchang Changbei International Airport
City: Nanchang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: KHN
ICAO Code: ZSCN
Coordinates: 28°51′53″N, 115°54′0″E