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How far is Ushuaia from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ushuaia (Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport) is 4234 miles / 6815 kilometers / 3680 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Ushuaia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4234.383 miles
  • 6814.579 kilometers
  • 3679.579 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
  • 4224.621 miles
  • 6798.869 kilometers
  • 3671.096 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 Ushuaia?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Ushuaia generates about 486 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 486 kilograms equals 1 071 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Ushuaia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport (USH).

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 Ushuaia – Malvinas Argentinas International Airport
City: Ushuaia
Country: Argentina Flag of Argentina
IATA Code: USH
ICAO Code: SAWH
Coordinates: 54°50′35″S, 68°17′44″W