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How far is Soyo from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Soyo (Soyo Airport) is 1955 miles / 3147 kilometers / 1699 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Soyo (SZA) is 2455 miles / 3951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 31 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Soyo Airport

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1955
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Distance from Cape Town to Soyo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Soyo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1955.450 miles
  • 3146.991 kilometers
  • 1699.239 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
  • 1963.339 miles
  • 3159.688 kilometers
  • 1706.095 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 Soyo?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Soyo Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Soyo Airport (SZA)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Soyo generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 470 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 Soyo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Soyo Airport (SZA).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
Destination Soyo Airport
City: Soyo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SZA
ICAO Code: FNSO
Coordinates: 6°8′27″S, 12°22′18″E