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How far is Bangor, ME, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Bangor (Bangor International Airport) is 7698 miles / 12388 kilometers / 6689 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Bangor International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Bangor

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7697.836 miles
  • 12388.466 kilometers
  • 6689.237 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
  • 7707.450 miles
  • 12403.938 kilometers
  • 6697.591 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 Bangor?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Bangor International Airport is 15 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Bangor International Airport (BGR)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Bangor generates about 954 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 954 kilograms equals 2 104 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Bangor

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

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 Bangor International Airport
City: Bangor, ME
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BGR
ICAO Code: KBGR
Coordinates: 44°48′26″N, 68°49′41″W