How far is Columbus, OH, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Columbus (Rickenbacker International Airport) is 8217 miles / 13225 kilometers / 7141 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Rickenbacker International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Columbus
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Columbus. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8217.379 miles
- 13224.589 kilometers
- 7140.707 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- 8223.229 miles
- 13234.004 kilometers
- 7145.790 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 Columbus?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Rickenbacker International Airport is 16 hours and 3 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Columbus?
The time difference between Cape Town and Columbus is 7 hours. Columbus is 7 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Columbus generates about 1 030 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 030 kilograms equals 2 271 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Columbus
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK).
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 | Rickenbacker International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbus, OH |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | LCK |
| ICAO Code: | KLCK |
| Coordinates: | 39°48′49″N, 82°55′40″W |