How far is Cape Town from Newark, NJ?
The distance between Newark (New York Newark Liberty International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 7817 miles / 12580 kilometers / 6793 nautical miles.
New York Newark Liberty International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Newark to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Newark to Cape Town. 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 Newark to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from New York Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Newark and Cape Town?
The time difference between Newark and Cape Town is 7 hours. Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Newark.
Flight carbon footprint between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Newark to Cape Town 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 Newark to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | 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 |
| Destination | 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 |