Distance from LHR to CPT
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 9,646.37 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 50min. Similar flight routes: LHR → GRJ , LHR → GBE , LHR → JNB , LHR → DUR , LGW → CPT
Bearing: 168.81° (S)The initial bearing on the course from LHR to CPT is 168.81° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 8.87101,10.43735The geographic midpoint between LHR and CPT is in 4,840.45 km distance between both points in a bearing of 168.81°. It is located in Nigeria, Taraba, Karim Lamido.
Distance: 9,680.91 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LHR and CPT is 9,680.91 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LHR 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 LHR (Europe/London) and CPT (Africa/Johannesburg) is 1 hours. This means that it is now 10:38 (27.05.2024) in LHR and 11:38 (27.05.2024) in CPT.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LHR 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.