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How far is Westport from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Westport (Westport Airport) is 6947 miles / 11181 kilometers / 6037 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Westport Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Westport

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6947.337 miles
  • 11180.656 kilometers
  • 6037.071 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
  • 6932.453 miles
  • 11156.702 kilometers
  • 6024.137 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 Westport?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Westport Airport is 13 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Westport Airport (WSZ)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Westport generates about 847 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 847 kilograms equals 1 868 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Westport

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

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 Westport Airport
City: Westport
Country: New Zealand Flag of New Zealand
IATA Code: WSZ
ICAO Code: NZWS
Coordinates: 41°44′17″S, 171°34′51″E