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How far is Ziguinchor from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ziguinchor (Ziguinchor Airport) is 3937 miles / 6336 kilometers / 3421 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cape Town (CPT) to Ziguinchor (ZIG) is 6268 miles / 10087 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 20 minutes.

Cape Town International Airport – Ziguinchor Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Ziguinchor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3937.225 miles
  • 6336.350 kilometers
  • 3421.355 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
  • 3947.781 miles
  • 6353.338 kilometers
  • 3430.528 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 Ziguinchor?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ziguinchor Airport is 7 hours and 57 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ziguinchor Airport (ZIG)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Ziguinchor generates about 449 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 449 kilograms equals 989 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 Ziguinchor

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

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 Ziguinchor Airport
City: Ziguinchor
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: ZIG
ICAO Code: GOGG
Coordinates: 12°33′20″N, 16°16′54″W