How far is Chicago, IL, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 8501 miles / 13682 kilometers / 7388 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Chicago Midway International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Chicago
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Chicago. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8501.413 miles
- 13681.698 kilometers
- 7387.526 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- 8506.850 miles
- 13690.449 kilometers
- 7392.251 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 Chicago?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 16 hours and 35 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Chicago?
The time difference between Cape Town and Chicago is 8 hours. Chicago is 8 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Chicago generates about 1 072 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 072 kilograms equals 2 364 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Chicago
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).
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 | Chicago Midway International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | MDW |
| ICAO Code: | KMDW |
| Coordinates: | 41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W |