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How far is Weerawila from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Weerawila (Weerawila Airport) is 4934 miles / 7941 kilometers / 4288 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Weerawila Airport

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4934
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7941
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4288
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
9 h 50 min
Time Difference
3 h 30 min
CO2 emission
575 kg

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Distance from Cape Town to Weerawila

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4934.275 miles
  • 7940.946 kilometers
  • 4287.768 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
  • 4936.794 miles
  • 7945.001 kilometers
  • 4289.957 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 Weerawila?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Weerawila Airport is 9 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Weerawila generates about 575 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 575 kilograms equals 1 268 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Weerawila

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

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 Weerawila Airport
City: Weerawila
Country: Sri Lanka Flag of Sri Lanka
IATA Code: WRZ
ICAO Code: VCCW
Coordinates: 6°15′16″N, 81°14′6″E