How far is Lajes from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Lajes (Lajes Field) is 5798 miles / 9330 kilometers / 5038 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Lajes Field
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Distance from Cape Town to Lajes
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Lajes. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5797.534 miles
- 9330.227 kilometers
- 5037.919 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- 5814.098 miles
- 9356.883 kilometers
- 5052.313 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 Lajes?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Lajes Field is 11 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Lajes?
The time difference between Cape Town and Lajes is 3 hours. Lajes is 3 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lajes Field (TER)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Lajes generates about 689 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 689 kilograms equals 1 520 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Lajes
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Lajes Field (TER).
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 | Lajes Field |
|---|---|
| City: | Lajes |
| Country: | Portugal  |
| IATA Code: | TER |
| ICAO Code: | LPLA |
| Coordinates: | 38°45′42″N, 27°5′26″W |