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How far is Cape Town from Málaga?

The distance between Málaga (Málaga Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 5083 miles / 8180 kilometers / 4417 nautical miles.

Málaga Airport – Cape Town International Airport

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Distance from Málaga to Cape Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5082.572 miles
  • 8179.607 kilometers
  • 4416.634 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
  • 5102.481 miles
  • 8211.647 kilometers
  • 4433.935 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 Málaga to Cape Town?

The estimated flight time from Málaga Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 10 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Málaga Airport (AGP) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

On average, flying from Málaga to Cape Town generates about 595 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 595 kilograms equals 1 311 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Málaga to Cape Town

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

Airport information

Origin Málaga Airport
City: Málaga
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: AGP
ICAO Code: LEMG
Coordinates: 36°40′29″N, 4°29′56″W
Destination 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