How far is Wilmington, NC, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Wilmington (Wilmington International Airport) is 7809 miles / 12567 kilometers / 6785 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Wilmington International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Wilmington
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Wilmington. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7808.600 miles
- 12566.723 kilometers
- 6785.488 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- 7814.028 miles
- 12575.458 kilometers
- 6790.204 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 Wilmington?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Wilmington International Airport is 15 hours and 17 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Wilmington?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Wilmington generates about 971 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 971 kilograms equals 2 140 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Wilmington
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wilmington International Airport (ILM).
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 | Wilmington International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Wilmington, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ILM |
| ICAO Code: | KILM |
| Coordinates: | 34°16′14″N, 77°54′9″W |