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How far is Greensboro, NC, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) is 7967 miles / 12821 kilometers / 6923 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Greensboro

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7966.679 miles
  • 12821.127 kilometers
  • 6922.855 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
  • 7972.186 miles
  • 12829.990 kilometers
  • 6927.641 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 Greensboro?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport is 15 hours and 35 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Greensboro generates about 994 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 994 kilograms equals 2 190 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Greensboro

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO).

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 Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W