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How far is Cape Town from N'Djamena?

The distance between N'Djamena (N'Djamena International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 3179 miles / 5116 kilometers / 2762 nautical miles.

The driving distance from N'Djamena (NDJ) to Cape Town (CPT) is 4499 miles / 7241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 99 hours 35 minutes.

N'Djamena International Airport – Cape Town International Airport

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Distance from N'Djamena to Cape Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3178.697 miles
  • 5115.617 kilometers
  • 2762.212 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
  • 3193.728 miles
  • 5139.807 kilometers
  • 2775.274 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 N'Djamena to Cape Town?

The estimated flight time from N'Djamena International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 6 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

On average, flying from N'Djamena to Cape Town generates about 356 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 356 kilograms equals 784 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from N'Djamena to Cape Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between N'Djamena International Airport (NDJ) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Airport information

Origin N'Djamena International Airport
City: N'Djamena
Country: Chad Flag of Chad
IATA Code: NDJ
ICAO Code: FTTJ
Coordinates: 12°8′1″N, 15°2′2″E
Destination 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