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.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Columbus?
The time difference between Cape Town and Columbus is 7 hours. Columbus is 7 hours behind Cape Town.
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  |
| 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  |
| IATA Code: | CMH |
| ICAO Code: | KCMH |
| Coordinates: | 39°59′52″N, 82°53′30″W |