How far is St Petersburg, FL, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and St Petersburg (St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport) is 7866 miles / 12659 kilometers / 6836 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to St Petersburg
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to St Petersburg. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7866.156 miles
- 12659.351 kilometers
- 6835.503 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- 7869.069 miles
- 12664.039 kilometers
- 6838.034 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 St Petersburg?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport is 15 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and St Petersburg?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
On average, flying from Cape Town to St Petersburg generates about 979 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 979 kilograms equals 2 158 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to St Petersburg
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
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 | St. Pete–Clearwater International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | St Petersburg, FL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIE |
| ICAO Code: | KPIE |
| Coordinates: | 27°54′36″N, 82°41′14″W |