How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 9048 miles / 14561 kilometers / 7862 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Grand Forks
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Grand Forks. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9047.909 miles
- 14561.198 kilometers
- 7862.418 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- 9053.200 miles
- 14569.713 kilometers
- 7867.015 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 Grand Forks?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 17 hours and 37 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Grand Forks?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Grand Forks generates about 1 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 155 kilograms equals 2 545 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Grand Forks
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).
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 | Grand Forks International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Grand Forks, ND |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | GFK |
| ICAO Code: | KGFK |
| Coordinates: | 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W |