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How far is Cape Town from São Tomé?

The distance between São Tomé (São Tomé International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 2485 miles / 4000 kilometers / 2160 nautical miles.

São Tomé International Airport – Cape Town International Airport

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Distance from São Tomé to Cape Town

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2485.183 miles
  • 3999.514 kilometers
  • 2159.565 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
  • 2494.993 miles
  • 4015.301 kilometers
  • 2168.089 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 São Tomé to Cape Town?

The estimated flight time from São Tomé International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 5 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

On average, flying from São Tomé to Cape Town generates about 273 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 273 kilograms equals 603 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from São Tomé to Cape Town

See the map of the shortest flight path between São Tomé International Airport (TMS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Airport information

Origin São Tomé International Airport
City: São Tomé
Country: São Tomé and Principe Flag of São Tomé and Principe
IATA Code: TMS
ICAO Code: FPST
Coordinates: 0°22′41″N, 6°42′43″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