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How far is Wanaka from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Wanaka (Wanaka Airport) is 6712 miles / 10801 kilometers / 5832 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Wanaka Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Wanaka

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6711.539 miles
  • 10801.175 kilometers
  • 5832.168 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
  • 6696.596 miles
  • 10777.126 kilometers
  • 5819.183 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 Wanaka?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Wanaka Airport is 13 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wanaka Airport (WKA)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Wanaka generates about 814 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 814 kilograms equals 1 796 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Wanaka

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

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 Wanaka Airport
City: Wanaka
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WKA
ICAO Code: NZWF
Coordinates: 44°43′19″S, 169°14′45″E