How far is Cape Town from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 7924 miles / 12753 kilometers / 6886 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7924.342 miles
- 12752.993 kilometers
- 6886.065 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- 7931.002 miles
- 12763.711 kilometers
- 6891.853 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 Washington D.C. to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 15 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Cape Town?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Cape Town generates about 987 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 987 kilograms equals 2 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″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 |