Distance from LGW to CPT
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9,606.71 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 48min. Similar flight routes: LGW → GRJ , LGW → GBE , LGW → JNB , LGW → DUR , LHR → CPT
Bearing: 168.91° (S)The initial bearing on the course from LGW to CPT is 168.91° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 8.70445,10.5207The geographic midpoint between LGW and CPT is in 4,820.64 km distance between both points in a bearing of 168.91°. It is located in Nigeria, Taraba, Gassol.
Distance: 9,641.28 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LGW and CPT is 9,641.28 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LGW and CPT is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 1hThe time difference between LGW (Europe/London) and CPT (Africa/Johannesburg) is 1 hours. This means that it is now 12:51 (17.05.2024) in LGW and 13:51 (17.05.2024) in CPT.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LGW and CPT, 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.