How far is Chicago, IL, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8513 miles / 13700 kilometers / 7398 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Chicago O'Hare 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)- 8512.973 miles
- 13700.302 kilometers
- 7397.571 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- 8518.428 miles
- 13709.082 kilometers
- 7402.312 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 O'Hare International Airport is 16 hours and 37 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Chicago generates about 1 074 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 074 kilograms equals 2 368 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).
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 O'Hare International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Chicago, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ORD |
| ICAO Code: | KORD |
| Coordinates: | 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W |