Distance from LYS to CPT
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 8,929.84 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 0min. Similar flight routes: LYS → GRJ , LYS → GBE , LYS → JNB , LYS → DUR , GVA → CPT
Bearing: 171.23° (S)The initial bearing on the course from LYS to CPT is 171.23° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 5.92095,12.42514The geographic midpoint between LYS and CPT is in 4,482.47 km distance between both points in a bearing of 171.23°. It is located in Cameroon, Centre, Mbam-et-Kim, Yoko (Cameroun, Centre, Mbam-et-Kim, Yoko).
Distance: 8,964.93 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between LYS and CPT is 8,964.93 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between LYS and CPT is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 0hLYS and CPT are both in the same time zone Europe/Paris.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between LYS 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.