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How far is Wanxian from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Wanxian (Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport) is 7352 miles / 11832 kilometers / 6389 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Wanxian

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7352.362 miles
  • 11832.480 kilometers
  • 6389.028 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
  • 7358.137 miles
  • 11841.774 kilometers
  • 6394.046 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 Wanxian?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport is 14 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Wanxian generates about 905 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 905 kilograms equals 1 995 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Wanxian

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport (WXN).

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 Wanzhou Wuqiao Airport
City: Wanxian
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: WXN
ICAO Code: ZUWX
Coordinates: 30°50′9″N, 108°24′21″E