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How far is Columbus, GA, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Columbus (Columbus Metropolitan Airport) is 8125 miles / 13076 kilometers / 7061 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Columbus Metropolitan Airport

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8125
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13076
Kilometers
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7061
Nautical miles
Flight time duration
15 h 53 min
CO2 emission
1 017 kg

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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)
  • 8125.093 miles
  • 13076.070 kilometers
  • 7060.513 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
  • 8128.800 miles
  • 13082.036 kilometers
  • 7063.734 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport is 15 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Columbus generates about 1 017 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 017 kilograms equals 2 241 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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG).

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 Columbus Metropolitan Airport
City: Columbus, GA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CSG
ICAO Code: KCSG
Coordinates: 32°30′58″N, 84°56′20″W