How far is Atlanta, GA, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) is 8130 miles / 13083 kilometers / 7064 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Atlanta
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Atlanta. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8129.597 miles
- 13083.319 kilometers
- 7064.427 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 8133.676 miles
- 13089.882 kilometers
- 7067.971 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cape Town to Atlanta?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport is 15 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Atlanta?
The time difference between Cape Town and Atlanta is 6 hours. Atlanta is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Atlanta generates about 1 017 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 017 kilograms equals 2 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Atlanta
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Airport information
| Origin | Cape Town International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cape Town |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | CPT |
| ICAO Code: | FACT |
| Coordinates: | 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E |
| Destination | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″W |