How far is Whakatane from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Whakatane (Whakatane Airport) is 7293 miles / 11737 kilometers / 6338 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Whakatane Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Whakatane
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Whakatane. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7293.193 miles
- 11737.257 kilometers
- 6337.612 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- 7278.538 miles
- 11713.672 kilometers
- 6324.877 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 Whakatane?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Whakatane Airport is 14 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Whakatane?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Whakatane Airport (WHK)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Whakatane generates about 896 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 896 kilograms equals 1 976 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Whakatane
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Whakatane Airport (WHK).
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 | Whakatane Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Whakatane |
| Country: | New Zealand  |
| IATA Code: | WHK |
| ICAO Code: | NZWK |
| Coordinates: | 37°55′14″S, 176°54′50″E |