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How far is Ras Al Khaimah from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ras Al Khaimah (Ras Al Khaimah International Airport) is 4775 miles / 7685 kilometers / 4149 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Ras Al Khaimah

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4774.936 miles
  • 7684.514 kilometers
  • 4149.306 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
  • 4789.735 miles
  • 7708.332 kilometers
  • 4162.166 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 Ras Al Khaimah?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is 9 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Ras Al Khaimah generates about 555 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 555 kilograms equals 1 223 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Ras Al Khaimah

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ras Al Khaimah International Airport (RKT).

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 Ras Al Khaimah International Airport
City: Ras Al Khaimah
Country: United Arab Emirates Flag of United Arab Emirates
IATA Code: RKT
ICAO Code: OMRK
Coordinates: 25°36′48″N, 55°56′19″E