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How far is Colorado Springs, CO, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Colorado Springs (Colorado Springs Airport) is 9314 miles / 14989 kilometers / 8094 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Colorado Springs Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Colorado Springs

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 9313.933 miles
  • 14989.322 kilometers
  • 8093.586 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
  • 9315.748 miles
  • 14992.244 kilometers
  • 8095.164 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 Colorado Springs?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Colorado Springs Airport is 18 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Colorado Springs generates about 1 195 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 195 kilograms equals 2 635 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Colorado Springs

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Colorado Springs Airport (COS).

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 Colorado Springs Airport
City: Colorado Springs, CO
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: COS
ICAO Code: KCOS
Coordinates: 38°48′20″N, 104°42′3″W