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How far is Tauranga from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Tauranga (Tauranga Airport) is 7297 miles / 11743 kilometers / 6341 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Tauranga Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Tauranga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7296.768 miles
  • 11743.009 kilometers
  • 6340.718 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
  • 7282.145 miles
  • 11719.476 kilometers
  • 6328.011 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 Tauranga?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Tauranga Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Tauranga Airport (TRG)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Tauranga generates about 897 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 897 kilograms equals 1 977 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Tauranga

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

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 Tauranga Airport
City: Tauranga
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TRG
ICAO Code: NZTG
Coordinates: 37°40′18″S, 176°11′45″E