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How far is Durham from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Durham (Teesside International Airport) is 6207 miles / 9989 kilometers / 5394 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Teesside International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Durham

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 6207.020 miles
  • 9989.230 kilometers
  • 5393.753 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
  • 6228.296 miles
  • 10023.471 kilometers
  • 5412.242 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 Durham?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Teesside International Airport is 12 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Teesside International Airport (MME)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Durham generates about 745 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 745 kilograms equals 1 642 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Durham

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

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 Teesside International Airport
City: Durham
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: MME
ICAO Code: EGNV
Coordinates: 54°30′33″N, 1°25′45″W