How far is Lubango from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 1348 miles / 2169 kilometers / 1171 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Lubango (SDD) is 1641 miles / 2641 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 2 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Lubango Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Lubango
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Lubango. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1347.700 miles
- 2168.913 kilometers
- 1171.119 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- 1352.450 miles
- 2176.558 kilometers
- 1175.247 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 Lubango?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Lubango Airport is 3 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Lubango?
The time difference between Cape Town and Lubango is 1 hour. Lubango is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lubango Airport (SDD)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Lubango generates about 170 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 170 kilograms equals 375 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Lubango
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lubango Airport (SDD).
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 | Lubango Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lubango |
| Country: | Angola  |
| IATA Code: | SDD |
| ICAO Code: | FNUB |
| Coordinates: | 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E |