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How far is Watertown, NY, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Watertown (Watertown International Airport) is 7997 miles / 12870 kilometers / 6949 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Watertown International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Watertown

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7996.905 miles
  • 12869.771 kilometers
  • 6949.121 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
  • 8004.989 miles
  • 12882.781 kilometers
  • 6956.145 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 Watertown?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Watertown International Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Watertown International Airport (ART)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Watertown generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 200 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Watertown

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Watertown International Airport (ART).

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 Watertown International Airport
City: Watertown, NY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ART
ICAO Code: KART
Coordinates: 43°59′30″N, 76°1′18″W