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How far is N'Djamena from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and N'Djamena (N'Djamena International Airport) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to N'Djamena (NDJ) is 4509 miles / 7256 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 98 hours 39 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – N'Djamena International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to N'Djamena

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3178.697 miles
  • 5115.617 kilometers
  • 2762.212 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
  • 3193.728 miles
  • 5139.807 kilometers
  • 2775.274 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 N'Djamena?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to N'Djamena International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to N'Djamena generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 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 N'Djamena

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ).

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 N'Djamena International Airport
City: N'Djamena
Country: Chad Flag of Chad
IATA Code: NDJ
ICAO Code: FTTJ
Coordinates: 12°8′1″N, 15°2′2″E