How far is Cape Town from Ottawa?
The distance between Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 8017 miles / 12902 kilometers / 6966 nautical miles.
Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Ottawa to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Ottawa to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8016.640 miles
- 12901.531 kilometers
- 6966.270 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- 8025.077 miles
- 12915.110 kilometers
- 6973.602 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 Ottawa to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 15 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Cape Town?
The time difference between Ottawa and Cape Town is 7 hours. Cape Town is 7 hours ahead of Ottawa.
Flight carbon footprint between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Ottawa to Cape Town generates about 1 001 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 001 kilograms equals 2 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Ottawa to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″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 |