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How far is Westray from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Westray (Westray Airport) is 6544 miles / 10532 kilometers / 5687 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Westray Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Westray

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6544.002 miles
  • 10531.551 kilometers
  • 5686.583 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
  • 6564.795 miles
  • 10565.013 kilometers
  • 5704.650 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 Westray?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Westray Airport is 12 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Westray Airport (WRY)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Westray generates about 791 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 791 kilograms equals 1 744 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Westray

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

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 Westray Airport
City: Westray
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: WRY
ICAO Code: EGEW
Coordinates: 59°21′1″N, 2°57′0″W