How far is Sibu from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Sibu (Sibu Airport) is 6503 miles / 10466 kilometers / 5651 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Sibu Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Sibu
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Sibu. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6502.986 miles
- 10465.542 kilometers
- 5650.941 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- 6499.538 miles
- 10459.992 kilometers
- 5647.944 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 Sibu?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Sibu Airport is 12 hours and 48 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Sibu?
The time difference between Cape Town and Sibu is 6 hours. Sibu is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sibu Airport (SBW)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Sibu generates about 785 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 785 kilograms equals 1 732 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Sibu
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Sibu Airport (SBW).
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 | Sibu Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Sibu |
| Country: | Malaysia  |
| IATA Code: | SBW |
| ICAO Code: | WBGS |
| Coordinates: | 2°15′41″N, 111°59′6″E |