How far is Cape Town from Phoenix, AZ?
The distance between Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 9627 miles / 15493 kilometers / 8365 nautical miles.
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Phoenix to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Phoenix to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9626.759 miles
- 15492.766 kilometers
- 8365.425 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- 9626.156 miles
- 15491.796 kilometers
- 8364.901 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 Phoenix to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 18 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Phoenix and Cape Town?
The time difference between Phoenix and Cape Town is 9 hours. Cape Town is 9 hours ahead of Phoenix.
Flight carbon footprint between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Phoenix to Cape Town generates about 1 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 243 kilograms equals 2 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Phoenix to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″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 |