How far is Matadi from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 1966 miles / 3164 kilometers / 1708 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Matadi (MAT) is 2525 miles / 4063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 53 hours 31 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Matadi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Matadi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1965.793 miles
- 3163.638 kilometers
- 1708.228 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- 1973.906 miles
- 3176.693 kilometers
- 1715.277 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 Matadi?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Matadi?
The time difference between Cape Town and Matadi is 1 hour. Matadi is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Matadi generates about 214 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 214 kilograms equals 473 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 Matadi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).
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 | Matadi Tshimpi Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Matadi |
| Country: | Congo (Kinshasa)  |
| IATA Code: | MAT |
| ICAO Code: | FZAM |
| Coordinates: | 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E |