How far is Kolwezi from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Kolwezi (Kolwezi Airport) is 1655 miles / 2664 kilometers / 1438 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Kolwezi (KWZ) is 2387 miles / 3842 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 44 hours 13 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Kolwezi Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Kolwezi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Kolwezi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1655.204 miles
- 2663.793 kilometers
- 1438.333 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- 1661.263 miles
- 2673.543 kilometers
- 1443.598 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 Kolwezi?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Kolwezi Airport is 3 hours and 38 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Kolwezi?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Kolwezi generates about 190 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 190 kilograms equals 418 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 Kolwezi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Kolwezi Airport (KWZ).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Kolwezi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Kolwezi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | KWZ |
| ICAO Code: | FZQM |
| Coordinates: | 10°45′57″S, 25°30′20″E |