Distance between Cape Town (CPT) and London (LHR)
Flight distance from Cape Town to London (Cape Town International Airport – London Heathrow Airport) is 5994 miles / 9646 kilometers / 5209 nautical miles. Estimated flight time is 11 hours 50 minutes.
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Cape Town - London
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Shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
How far is London from Cape Town?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Cape Town and London. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5993.979 miles
- 9646.374 kilometers
- 5208.626 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 6015.437 miles
- 9680.907 kilometers
- 5227.272 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).
Airport information
| A | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| B | London Heathrow Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LHR |
| ICAO Code: | EGLL |
| Coordinates: | 51°28′14″N, 0°27′42″W |
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Cape Town and London is 1 hour. London is 1 hour behind Cape Town.
Time Difference
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 716 kg (1 578 pounds).
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Cape Town (CPT) → London (LHR).
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