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How far is Destin, FL, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Destin (Destin Executive Airport) is 8147 miles / 13111 kilometers / 7079 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Destin Executive Airport

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8147
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13111
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7079
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Flight time duration
15 h 55 min
CO2 emission
1 020 kg

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Distance from Cape Town to Destin

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8146.853 miles
  • 13111.089 kilometers
  • 7079.422 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
  • 8149.757 miles
  • 13115.762 kilometers
  • 7081.945 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 Destin?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Destin Executive Airport is 15 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Destin generates about 1 020 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 020 kilograms equals 2 249 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Destin

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Destin Executive Airport (DSI).

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 Destin Executive Airport
City: Destin, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSI
ICAO Code: KDTS
Coordinates: 30°24′0″N, 86°28′17″W