Distance from Cape-Town to Chennai
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports Cape-Town (CPT) and Chennai (MAA) is 8,341.20 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 10h 18min. Similar flight routes: CPT → BLR , CPT → HYD , CPT → CCJ , CPT → COK , GRJ → MAA
Bearing: 51.45° (NE)The initial bearing on the course from Cape-Town to Chennai is 51.45° and the compass direction is NE.
Midpoint: -12.0979,52.07982The geographic midpoint between Cape-Town and Chennai is in 4,180.67 km distance between both points in a bearing of 51.45°.
Distance: 8,361.33 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between Cape-Town and Chennai is 8,361.33 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between Cape-Town and Chennai is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 3.5hThe time difference between Cape-Town (Africa/Johannesburg) and Chennai (Asia/Kolkata) is 3.5 hours. This means that it is now 14:20 (09.05.2024) in Cape-Town and 17:50 (09.05.2024) in Chennai.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between Cape-Town and Chennai, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.