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How far is Tarapoto from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Tarapoto (Tarapoto Airport) is 6257 miles / 10069 kilometers / 5437 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Tarapoto Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Tarapoto

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6256.752 miles
  • 10069.267 kilometers
  • 5436.969 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
  • 6250.594 miles
  • 10059.356 kilometers
  • 5431.618 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 Tarapoto?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Tarapoto Airport is 12 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Tarapoto Airport (TPP)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Tarapoto generates about 752 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 752 kilograms equals 1 657 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Tarapoto

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

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 Tarapoto Airport
City: Tarapoto
Country: Perú Flag of Perú
IATA Code: TPP
ICAO Code: SPST
Coordinates: 6°30′31″S, 76°22′23″W