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How far is Shenzhen from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Shenzhen (Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport) is 7358 miles / 11842 kilometers / 6394 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Shenzhen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7358.185 miles
  • 11841.850 kilometers
  • 6394.088 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
  • 7360.672 miles
  • 11845.854 kilometers
  • 6396.249 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 Shenzhen?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Shenzhen generates about 906 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 906 kilograms equals 1 997 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Shenzhen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
City: Shenzhen
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: SZX
ICAO Code: ZGSZ
Coordinates: 22°38′21″N, 113°48′39″E