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How far is Namibe from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Namibe (Yuri Gagarin Airport) is 1349 miles / 2171 kilometers / 1172 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Namibe (MSZ) is 1763 miles / 2837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 50 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Yuri Gagarin Airport

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1349
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2171
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1172
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Distance from Cape Town to Namibe

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1349.048 miles
  • 2171.083 kilometers
  • 1172.291 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
  • 1353.519 miles
  • 2178.277 kilometers
  • 1176.176 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 Namibe?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Yuri Gagarin Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Namibe generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 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 Namibe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yuri Gagarin Airport (MSZ).

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 Yuri Gagarin Airport
City: Namibe
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: MSZ
ICAO Code: FNMO
Coordinates: 15°15′40″S, 12°8′48″E