How far is Washington D.C. from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7924 miles / 12753 kilometers / 6886 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7924.342 miles
- 12752.993 kilometers
- 6886.065 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- 7931.002 miles
- 12763.711 kilometers
- 6891.853 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 15 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Washington D.C. generates about 987 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 987 kilograms equals 2 177 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |