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How far is Altoona, PA, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Altoona (Altoona–Blair County Airport) is 8004 miles / 12882 kilometers / 6956 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Altoona–Blair County Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Altoona

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Altoona. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8004.437 miles
  • 12881.893 kilometers
  • 6955.666 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
  • 8011.254 miles
  • 12892.863 kilometers
  • 6961.589 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 Cape Town to Altoona?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Altoona–Blair County Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Altoona generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 203 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Altoona

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Altoona–Blair County Airport (AOO).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
Destination Altoona–Blair County Airport
City: Altoona, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: AOO
ICAO Code: KAOO
Coordinates: 40°17′47″N, 78°19′11″W