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How far is Taupo from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Taupo (Taupo Airport) is 7225 miles / 11628 kilometers / 6279 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Taupo Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Taupo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7225.180 miles
  • 11627.800 kilometers
  • 6278.509 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
  • 7210.451 miles
  • 11604.097 kilometers
  • 6265.711 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 Taupo?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Taupo Airport is 14 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Taupo Airport (TUO)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Taupo generates about 887 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 887 kilograms equals 1 955 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Taupo

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

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 Taupo Airport
City: Taupo
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: TUO
ICAO Code: NZAP
Coordinates: 38°44′22″S, 176°5′2″E