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How far is Brisbane from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Brisbane (Brisbane Airport) is 7270 miles / 11700 kilometers / 6317 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Brisbane Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Brisbane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7269.929 miles
  • 11699.816 kilometers
  • 6317.395 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
  • 7256.987 miles
  • 11678.988 kilometers
  • 6306.149 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 Brisbane?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Brisbane Airport is 14 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Brisbane Airport (BNE)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Brisbane generates about 893 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 893 kilograms equals 1 969 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Brisbane

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

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 Brisbane Airport
City: Brisbane
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: BNE
ICAO Code: YBBN
Coordinates: 27°23′3″S, 153°7′1″E