How far is Memphis, TN, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Memphis (Memphis International Airport) is 8460 miles / 13615 kilometers / 7351 nautical miles.

Distance from Cape Town to Memphis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 8459.705 miles
• 13614.576 kilometers
• 7351.283 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

• 8463.142 miles
• 13620.107 kilometers
• 7354.269 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 Memphis?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Memphis International Airport is 16 hours and 31 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Memphis?

The time difference between Cape Town and Memphis is 8 hours. Memphis is 8 hours behind Cape Town.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Memphis International Airport (MEM)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Memphis generates about 1 066 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 066 kilograms equals 2 351 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Memphis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

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	Memphis International Airport
City:	Memphis, TN
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MEM
ICAO Code:	KMEM
Coordinates:	35°2′32″N, 89°58′36″W