How far is Perth from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Perth (Perth Airport) is 5411 miles / 8708 kilometers / 4702 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Perth Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Perth
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Perth. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5410.849 miles
- 8707.918 kilometers
- 4701.900 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- 5399.700 miles
- 8689.975 kilometers
- 4692.211 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 Perth?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Perth Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Perth?
The time difference between Cape Town and Perth is 6 hours. Perth is 6 hours ahead of Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Perth Airport (PER)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Perth generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Perth
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Perth Airport (PER).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | Perth Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Perth |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PER |
| ICAO Code: | YPPH |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″E |