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How far is Yichang from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Yichang (Yichang Sanxia Airport) is 7504 miles / 12077 kilometers / 6521 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Yichang Sanxia Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Yichang

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7504.086 miles
  • 12076.655 kilometers
  • 6520.872 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
  • 7509.251 miles
  • 12084.968 kilometers
  • 6525.360 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 Yichang?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Yichang Sanxia Airport is 14 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Yichang generates about 927 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 927 kilograms equals 2 043 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Yichang

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Yichang Sanxia Airport (YIH).

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 Yichang Sanxia Airport
City: Yichang
Country: China Flag of China
IATA Code: YIH
ICAO Code: ZHYC
Coordinates: 30°40′15″N, 111°26′27″E