How far is Matam from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Matam (Ouro Sogui Airport) is 4005 miles / 6445 kilometers / 3480 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Matam (MAX) is 6074 miles / 9775 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 132 hours 2 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Ouro Sogui Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Matam
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Matam. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4004.747 miles
- 6445.015 kilometers
- 3480.030 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- 4017.105 miles
- 6464.904 kilometers
- 3490.769 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 Matam?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ouro Sogui Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Matam?
The time difference between Cape Town and Matam is 2 hours. Matam is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Matam generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 007 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 Matam
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ouro Sogui Airport (MAX).
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 | Ouro Sogui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Matam |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | MAX |
| ICAO Code: | GOSM |
| Coordinates: | 15°35′36″N, 13°19′22″W |