How far is Pittsburgh, PA, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh International Airport) is 8103 miles / 13040 kilometers / 7041 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Pittsburgh International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Pittsburgh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Pittsburgh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8102.586 miles
- 13039.848 kilometers
- 7040.954 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- 8109.092 miles
- 13050.318 kilometers
- 7046.608 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 Pittsburgh?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 15 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Pittsburgh?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Pittsburgh generates about 1 013 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 013 kilograms equals 2 234 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Pittsburgh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT).
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 | Pittsburgh International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Pittsburgh, PA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | PIT |
| ICAO Code: | KPIT |
| Coordinates: | 40°29′29″N, 80°13′58″W |