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How far is Meixian from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Meixian (Meixian Airport) is 7545 miles / 12142 kilometers / 6556 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Meixian Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Meixian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7544.593 miles
  • 12141.846 kilometers
  • 6556.072 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
  • 7547.178 miles
  • 12146.005 kilometers
  • 6558.318 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 Meixian?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Meixian Airport is 14 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Meixian Airport (MXZ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Meixian generates about 932 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 932 kilograms equals 2 055 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Meixian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Meixian Airport (MXZ).

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 Meixian Airport
City: Meixian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: MXZ
ICAO Code: ZGMX
Coordinates: 24°21′0″N, 116°7′58″E