How far is Cape Town from Minneapolis, MN?
The distance between Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 8824 miles / 14201 kilometers / 7668 nautical miles.
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Minneapolis to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Minneapolis to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8823.891 miles
- 14200.675 kilometers
- 7667.751 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- 8829.097 miles
- 14209.054 kilometers
- 7672.275 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 Minneapolis to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 17 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Minneapolis and Cape Town?
Flight carbon footprint between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Minneapolis to Cape Town generates about 1 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 121 kilograms equals 2 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Minneapolis to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Minneapolis, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MSP |
| ICAO Code: | KMSP |
| Coordinates: | 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″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 |