How far is Yaoundé from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 2641 miles / 4250 kilometers / 2295 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 3519 miles / 5663 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 79 hours 25 minutes.
Cape Town International Airport – Yaoundé Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Yaoundé
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Yaoundé. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2640.542 miles
- 4249.540 kilometers
- 2294.568 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- 2652.257 miles
- 4268.394 kilometers
- 2304.749 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 Yaoundé?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Yaoundé Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Yaoundé?
The time difference between Cape Town and Yaoundé is 1 hour. Yaoundé is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Yaoundé generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 643 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cape Town to Yaoundé
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yaoundé Airport (YAO).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Yaoundé Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Yaoundé |
| Country: | Cameroon  |
| IATA Code: | YAO |
| ICAO Code: | FKKY |
| Coordinates: | 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E |