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How far is Blackpool from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Blackpool (Blackpool Airport) is 6178 miles / 9942 kilometers / 5368 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Blackpool Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Blackpool

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6177.519 miles
  • 9941.754 kilometers
  • 5368.118 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
  • 6198.699 miles
  • 9975.840 kilometers
  • 5386.523 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 Blackpool?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Blackpool Airport is 12 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Blackpool Airport (BLK)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Blackpool generates about 741 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 741 kilograms equals 1 633 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Blackpool

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

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 Blackpool Airport
City: Blackpool
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: BLK
ICAO Code: EGNH
Coordinates: 53°46′18″N, 3°1′42″W