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How far is Southend from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Southend (London Southend Airport) is 5988 miles / 9636 kilometers / 5203 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – London Southend Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Southend

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5987.506 miles
  • 9635.957 kilometers
  • 5203.001 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
  • 6009.052 miles
  • 9670.632 kilometers
  • 5221.724 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 Southend?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to London Southend Airport is 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and London Southend Airport (SEN)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Southend generates about 715 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 715 kilograms equals 1 576 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Southend

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and London Southend Airport (SEN).

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 London Southend Airport
City: Southend
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: SEN
ICAO Code: EGMC
Coordinates: 51°34′17″N, 0°41′44″E