How far is Phoenix, AZ, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Phoenix (Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport) is 9627 miles / 15493 kilometers / 8365 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Phoenix
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Phoenix. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9626.759 miles
- 15492.766 kilometers
- 8365.425 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- 9626.156 miles
- 15491.796 kilometers
- 8364.901 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 Phoenix?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport is 18 hours and 43 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Phoenix?
The time difference between Cape Town and Phoenix is 9 hours. Phoenix is 9 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Phoenix generates about 1 243 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 243 kilograms equals 2 741 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Phoenix
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
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 | Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Phoenix, AZ |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PHX |
| ICAO Code: | KPHX |
| Coordinates: | 33°26′3″N, 112°0′43″W |