How far is Principe from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Principe (Príncipe Airport) is 2556 miles / 4114 kilometers / 2221 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Príncipe Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Principe
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Principe. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2556.393 miles
- 4114.117 kilometers
- 2221.445 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- 2566.814 miles
- 4130.887 kilometers
- 2230.500 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 Principe?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Príncipe Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Principe?
The time difference between Cape Town and Principe is 2 hours. Principe is 2 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Príncipe Airport (PCP)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Principe generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 621 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Principe
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Príncipe Airport (PCP).
Airport information
Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
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City: | Cape Town |
Country: | South Africa |
IATA Code: | CPT |
ICAO Code: | FACT |
Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
Destination | Príncipe Airport |
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City: | Principe |
Country: | São Tomé and Principe |
IATA Code: | PCP |
ICAO Code: | FPPR |
Coordinates: | 1°39′46″N, 7°24′42″E |