How far is Ko Samui from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ko Samui (Samui Airport) is 6104 miles / 9823 kilometers / 5304 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Samui Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Ko Samui
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Ko Samui. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6103.874 miles
- 9823.234 kilometers
- 5304.122 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- 6104.444 miles
- 9824.151 kilometers
- 5304.617 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 Ko Samui?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Samui Airport is 12 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Ko Samui?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Samui Airport (USM)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Ko Samui generates about 731 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 731 kilograms equals 1 611 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Ko Samui
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Samui Airport (USM).
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 | Samui Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ko Samui |
| Country: | Thailand  |
| IATA Code: | USM |
| ICAO Code: | VTSM |
| Coordinates: | 9°32′52″N, 100°3′43″E |