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How far is Semera from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Semera (Semera Airport) is 3474 miles / 5591 kilometers / 3019 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Semera (SZE) is 4499 miles / 7241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 24 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Semera Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Semera

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3474.059 miles
  • 5590.956 kilometers
  • 3018.875 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
  • 3486.764 miles
  • 5611.403 kilometers
  • 3029.915 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 Semera?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Semera Airport is 7 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Semera Airport (SZE)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Semera generates about 391 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 391 kilograms equals 863 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 Semera

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

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 Semera Airport
City: Semera
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: SZE
ICAO Code: HASM
Coordinates: 11°47′15″N, 40°59′29″E