How far is Cape Town from New York, NY?
The distance between New York (New York John F. Kennedy International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 7797 miles / 12548 kilometers / 6775 nautical miles.
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from New York to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from New York to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7796.715 miles
- 12547.597 kilometers
- 6775.160 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- 7804.468 miles
- 12560.074 kilometers
- 6781.897 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 New York to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 15 hours and 15 minutes.
What is the time difference between New York and Cape Town?
Flight carbon footprint between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from New York to Cape Town generates about 969 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 969 kilograms equals 2 136 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from New York to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | New York John F. Kennedy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | New York, NY |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | JFK |
| ICAO Code: | KJFK |
| Coordinates: | 40°38′23″N, 73°46′44″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 |