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How far is Columbus, OH, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Columbus (John Glenn Columbus International Airport) is 8220 miles / 13229 kilometers / 7143 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – John Glenn Columbus International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Columbus

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8220.253 miles
  • 13229.214 kilometers
  • 7143.204 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
  • 8226.153 miles
  • 13238.709 kilometers
  • 7148.331 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 Columbus?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to John Glenn Columbus International Airport is 16 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Columbus generates about 1 031 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 031 kilograms equals 2 272 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Columbus

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH).

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 John Glenn Columbus International Airport
City: Columbus, OH
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CMH
ICAO Code: KCMH
Coordinates: 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W