How far is Cape Town from Atlanta, GA?
The distance between Atlanta (Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport) and Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) is 8130 miles / 13083 kilometers / 7064 nautical miles.
Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport – Cape Town International Airport
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Distance from Atlanta to Cape Town
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atlanta to Cape Town. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8129.597 miles
- 13083.319 kilometers
- 7064.427 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- 8133.676 miles
- 13089.882 kilometers
- 7067.971 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 Atlanta to Cape Town?
The estimated flight time from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Cape Town International Airport is 15 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Atlanta and Cape Town?
The time difference between Atlanta and Cape Town is 6 hours. Cape Town is 6 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Flight carbon footprint between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
On average, flying from Atlanta to Cape Town generates about 1 017 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 017 kilograms equals 2 243 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Atlanta to Cape Town
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
Airport information
| Origin | Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atlanta, GA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ATL |
| ICAO Code: | KATL |
| Coordinates: | 33°38′12″N, 84°25′41″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 |