How far is Islip, NY, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Islip (Long Island MacArthur Airport) is 7769 miles / 12503 kilometers / 6751 nautical miles.

Distance from Cape Town to Islip

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7769.310 miles
• 12503.492 kilometers
• 6751.345 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

• 7777.228 miles
• 12516.235 kilometers
• 6758.226 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 Islip?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Long Island MacArthur Airport is 15 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Islip?

The time difference between Cape Town and Islip is 7 hours. Islip is 7 hours behind Cape Town.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Islip generates about 965 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 965 kilograms equals 2 127 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Islip

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP).

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	Long Island MacArthur Airport
City:	Islip, NY
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ISP
ICAO Code:	KISP
Coordinates:	40°47′42″N, 73°6′0″W