How far is São Luís from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and São Luís (Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport) is 4575 miles / 7363 kilometers / 3976 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to São Luís
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to São Luís. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4575.118 miles
- 7362.939 kilometers
- 3975.669 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- 4574.341 miles
- 7361.688 kilometers
- 3974.994 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 São Luís?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and São Luís?
The time difference between Cape Town and São Luís is 5 hours. São Luís is 5 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ)
On average, flying from Cape Town to São Luís generates about 529 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 529 kilograms equals 1 166 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to São Luís
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport (SLZ).
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 | Marechal Cunha Machado International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | São Luís |
| Country: | Brazil  |
| IATA Code: | SLZ |
| ICAO Code: | SBSL |
| Coordinates: | 2°35′7″S, 44°14′2″W |