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How far is Cape Town from Marrakech?

The distance between Marrakech (Marrakesh Menara Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 4833 miles / 7777 kilometers / 4199 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marrakech (RAK) to Cape Town (CPT) is 7724 miles / 12430 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 166 hours 37 minutes.

Marrakesh Menara Airport – Cape Town International Airport

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Distance from Marrakech to Cape Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4832.646 miles
  • 7777.390 kilometers
  • 4199.455 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
  • 4851.024 miles
  • 7806.966 kilometers
  • 4215.424 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 Marrakech to Cape Town?

The estimated flight time from Marrakesh Menara Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 9 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

On average, flying from Marrakech to Cape Town generates about 562 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 562 kilograms equals 1 239 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marrakech to Cape Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marrakesh Menara Airport (RAK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Airport information

Origin Marrakesh Menara Airport
City: Marrakech
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RAK
ICAO Code: GMMX
Coordinates: 31°36′24″N, 8°2′10″W
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