How far is Maiduguri from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Maiduguri (Maiduguri International Airport) is 3172 miles / 5104 kilometers / 2756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Maiduguri (MIU) is 4340 miles / 6984 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 96 hours 46 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Maiduguri International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Maiduguri
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Maiduguri. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3171.758 miles
- 5104.449 kilometers
- 2756.182 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- 3186.599 miles
- 5128.334 kilometers
- 2769.079 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 Maiduguri?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Maiduguri International Airport is 6 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Maiduguri?
The time difference between Cape Town and Maiduguri is 1 hour. Maiduguri is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Maiduguri generates about 355 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 355 kilograms equals 782 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 Maiduguri
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Maiduguri International Airport (MIU).
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 | Maiduguri International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Maiduguri |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | MIU |
| ICAO Code: | DNMA |
| Coordinates: | 11°51′19″N, 13°4′51″E |