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How far is Perpignan from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Perpignan (Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport) is 5371 miles / 8644 kilometers / 4667 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Perpignan

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5370.928 miles
  • 8643.672 kilometers
  • 4667.209 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
  • 5392.383 miles
  • 8678.199 kilometers
  • 4685.853 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 Perpignan?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport is 10 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (PGF)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Perpignan generates about 632 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 632 kilograms equals 1 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Perpignan

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport (PGF).

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 Perpignan–Rivesaltes Airport
City: Perpignan
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: PGF
ICAO Code: LFMP
Coordinates: 42°44′25″N, 2°52′14″E