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How far is Tippi from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Tippi (Tippi Airport) is 3032 miles / 4879 kilometers / 2635 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Tippi (TIE) is 4169 miles / 6709 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 87 hours 10 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Tippi Airport

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3032
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2635
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Distance from Cape Town to Tippi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3031.816 miles
  • 4879.234 kilometers
  • 2634.576 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
  • 3043.618 miles
  • 4898.228 kilometers
  • 2644.831 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 Tippi?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Tippi Airport is 6 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Tippi Airport (TIE)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Tippi generates about 338 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 338 kilograms equals 745 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 Tippi

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

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 Tippi Airport
City: Tippi
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: TIE
ICAO Code: HATP
Coordinates: 7°7′1″N, 35°22′58″E