How far is Cape Town from Dubai?
The distance between Dubai (Dubai International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 4735 miles / 7620 kilometers / 4114 nautical miles.
Dubai International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Dubai to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dubai to Cape Town. Here are two standard 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 planet.
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).
How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Dubai International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Cape Town?
The time difference between Dubai and Cape Town is 2 hours. Cape Town is 2 hours behind Dubai.
Flight carbon footprint between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Dubai to Cape Town generates about 549 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 549 kilograms equals 1 211 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dubai to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Dubai International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dubai |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates  |
| IATA Code: | DXB |
| ICAO Code: | OMDB |
| Coordinates: | 25°15′10″N, 55°21′51″E |
| Destination | 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 |
Airlines flying from Dubai (DXB) to Cape Town (CPT)
| Emirates |
| South African Airways |