How far is Cape Town from Perth?
The distance between Perth (Perth Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 5411 miles / 8708 kilometers / 4702 nautical miles.
Perth Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Perth to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Perth to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5410.849 miles
- 8707.918 kilometers
- 4701.900 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- 5399.700 miles
- 8689.975 kilometers
- 4692.211 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 Perth to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Perth Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 10 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Perth and Cape Town?
The time difference between Perth and Cape Town is 6 hours. Cape Town is 6 hours behind Perth.
Flight carbon footprint between Perth Airport (PER) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Perth to Cape Town generates about 638 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 638 kilograms equals 1 406 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Perth to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Perth Airport (PER) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Perth Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Perth |
| Country: | Australia  |
| IATA Code: | PER |
| ICAO Code: | YPPH |
| Coordinates: | 31°56′25″S, 115°58′1″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 |