How far is Cape Town from Chicago, IL?
The distance between Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 8513 miles / 13700 kilometers / 7398 nautical miles.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Chicago to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Chicago to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8512.973 miles
- 13700.302 kilometers
- 7397.571 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- 8518.428 miles
- 13709.082 kilometers
- 7402.312 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 Chicago to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 16 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Cape Town?
The time difference between Chicago and Cape Town is 8 hours. Cape Town is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Flight carbon footprint between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Chicago to Cape Town generates about 1 074 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 074 kilograms equals 2 368 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Chicago to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Chicago O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″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 |