How far is Smara from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 4623 miles / 7440 kilometers / 4017 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Smara (SMW) is 7328 miles / 11794 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 157 hours 28 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Smara Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Smara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Smara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4623.082 miles
- 7440.130 kilometers
- 4017.349 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- 4639.559 miles
- 7466.647 kilometers
- 4031.667 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 Smara?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Smara Airport is 9 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Smara?
The time difference between Cape Town and Smara is 1 hour. Smara is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Smara Airport (SMW)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Smara generates about 535 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 535 kilograms equals 1 180 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 Smara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Smara Airport (SMW).
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 | Smara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Smara |
| Country: | Western Sahara  |
| IATA Code: | SMW |
| ICAO Code: | GMMA |
| Coordinates: | 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W |