How far is Tangier from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Tangier (Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport) is 5049 miles / 8126 kilometers / 4388 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Tangier (TNG) is 7235 miles / 11643 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 167 hours 18 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Tangier
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Tangier. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5049.139 miles
- 8125.802 kilometers
- 4387.582 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- 5068.691 miles
- 8157.267 kilometers
- 4404.572 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 Tangier?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport is 10 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Tangier?
The time difference between Cape Town and Tangier is 1 hour. Tangier is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Tangier generates about 590 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 590 kilograms equals 1 301 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 Tangier
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport (TNG).
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 | Tangier Ibn Battouta Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Tangier |
| Country: | Morocco  |
| IATA Code: | TNG |
| ICAO Code: | GMTT |
| Coordinates: | 35°43′36″N, 5°55′0″W |