How far is Cape Town from Edinburgh?
The distance between Edinburgh (Edinburgh Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 6325 miles / 10179 kilometers / 5496 nautical miles.
Edinburgh Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Edinburgh to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Edinburgh to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 6325.057 miles
- 10179.193 kilometers
- 5496.324 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- 6346.097 miles
- 10213.054 kilometers
- 5514.608 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 Edinburgh to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Edinburgh Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 12 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Cape Town?
Flight carbon footprint between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Edinburgh to Cape Town generates about 761 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 761 kilograms equals 1 678 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Edinburgh to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Edinburgh Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Edinburgh |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | EDI |
| ICAO Code: | EGPH |
| Coordinates: | 55°57′0″N, 3°22′20″W |
| 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 |