How far is Punta Arenas from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Punta Arenas (Punta Arenas International Airport) is 4377 miles / 7044 kilometers / 3803 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Punta Arenas International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Punta Arenas
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Punta Arenas. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4376.659 miles
- 7043.550 kilometers
- 3803.213 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- 4366.445 miles
- 7027.113 kilometers
- 3794.337 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 Punta Arenas?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Punta Arenas International Airport is 8 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Punta Arenas?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Punta Arenas generates about 504 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 504 kilograms equals 1 111 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Punta Arenas
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Punta Arenas International Airport (PUQ).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Punta Arenas International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Punta Arenas |
| Country: | Chile  |
| IATA Code: | PUQ |
| ICAO Code: | SCCI |
| Coordinates: | 53°0′9″S, 70°51′16″W |