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How far is Padang from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Padang (Minangkabau International Airport) is 5714 miles / 9197 kilometers / 4966 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Minangkabau International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Padang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5714.441 miles
  • 9196.502 kilometers
  • 4965.714 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
  • 5711.552 miles
  • 9191.852 kilometers
  • 4963.203 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 Padang?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Minangkabau International Airport is 11 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Minangkabau International Airport (PDG)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Padang generates about 678 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 678 kilograms equals 1 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Padang

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

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 Minangkabau International Airport
City: Padang
Country: Indonesia Flag of Indonesia
IATA Code: PDG
ICAO Code: WIPT
Coordinates: 0°47′12″S, 100°16′51″E