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How far is Gold Coast from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) is 7242 miles / 11655 kilometers / 6293 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Gold Coast Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Gold Coast

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7241.791 miles
  • 11654.533 kilometers
  • 6292.944 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
  • 7228.723 miles
  • 11633.501 kilometers
  • 6281.588 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 Gold Coast?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Gold Coast Airport is 14 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Gold Coast generates about 889 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 889 kilograms equals 1 960 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Gold Coast

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Gold Coast Airport (OOL).

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 Gold Coast Airport
City: Gold Coast
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: OOL
ICAO Code: YBCG
Coordinates: 28°9′51″S, 153°30′18″E