How far is Swakopmund from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Swakopmund (Swakopmund Airport) is 816 miles / 1313 kilometers / 709 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Swakopmund (SWP) is 1141 miles / 1837 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 49 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Swakopmund Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Swakopmund
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Swakopmund. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 816.032 miles
- 1313.276 kilometers
- 709.112 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- 818.364 miles
- 1317.029 kilometers
- 711.139 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 Swakopmund?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Swakopmund Airport is 2 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Swakopmund?
There is no time difference between Cape Town and Swakopmund.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Swakopmund generates about 136 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 136 kilograms equals 301 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 Swakopmund
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Swakopmund Airport (SWP).
Airport information
Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
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City: | Cape Town |
Country: | South Africa |
IATA Code: | CPT |
ICAO Code: | FACT |
Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
Destination | Swakopmund Airport |
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City: | Swakopmund |
Country: | Namibia |
IATA Code: | SWP |
ICAO Code: | FYSM |
Coordinates: | 22°39′42″S, 14°34′5″E |