Distance between Dubai (DXB) and Cape Town (CPT)
Distance from Dubai to Cape Town (Dubai International Airport – Cape Town International Airport) is 4735 miles / 7620 kilometers / 4114 nautical miles.
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How far is Cape Town from Dubai?
There are several ways to calculate distances between Dubai and Cape Town. Here are two common methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4734.703 miles
- 7619.765 kilometers
- 4114.344 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth’s surface, using an ellipsoidal model of the earth.
Haversine formula- 4749.502 miles
- 7643.583 kilometers
- 4127.205 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).
Flight duration
Estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9 hours 27 minutes.
Time difference and current local times
The time difference between Dubai and Cape Town is 2 hours. Cape Town is 2 hours behind Dubai.
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Carbon dioxide emissions
Estimated CO2 emissions per passenger is 557 kg (1 228 pounds).
Airport information
| A | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
| B | 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 |
Dubai to Cape Town flight path
Shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
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