How far is Newark, NJ, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) is 7817 miles / 12580 kilometers / 6793 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – New York Newark Liberty International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Newark
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Newark. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7816.760 miles
- 12579.856 kilometers
- 6792.579 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- 7824.451 miles
- 12592.234 kilometers
- 6799.262 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 Newark?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to New York Newark Liberty International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Newark?
The time difference between Cape Town and Newark is 6 hours. Newark is 6 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Newark generates about 972 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 972 kilograms equals 2 142 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Newark
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).
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 | New York Newark Liberty International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Newark, NJ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | EWR |
| ICAO Code: | KEWR |
| Coordinates: | 40°41′33″N, 74°10′7″W |