Distance from London to Cape-Town
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports London (LHR) and Cape-Town (CPT) is 9,643.25 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 11h 50min. Similar flight routes: LHR → GRJ , LHR → GBE , LHR → WDH , LHR → JNB , LGW → CPT
Bearing: 169.11° (S)The initial bearing on the course from London to Cape-Town is 169.11° and the compass direction is S.
Midpoint: 8.90037,10.48368The geographic midpoint between London and Cape-Town is in 4,835.04 km distance between both points in a bearing of 169.11°. It is located in Nigeria, Taraba, Karim Lamido.
Distance: 9,670.07 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between London and Cape-Town is 9,670.07 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between London and Cape-Town is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 1hThe time difference between London (Europe/London) and Cape-Town (Africa/Johannesburg) is 1 hours. This means that it is now 16:33 (08.05.2024) in London and 17:33 (08.05.2024) in Cape-Town.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between London and Cape-Town, 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.