How far is Norfolk, VA, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 7802 miles / 12556 kilometers / 6780 nautical miles.

Distance from Cape Town to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7802.049 miles
• 12556.181 kilometers
• 6779.795 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

• 7808.450 miles
• 12566.482 kilometers
• 6785.358 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 15 hours and 16 minutes.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Norfolk?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Norfolk generates about 970 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 970 kilograms equals 2 137 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Norfolk

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

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	Norfolk International Airport
City:	Norfolk, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	ORF
ICAO Code:	KORF
Coordinates:	36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W