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How far is Pensacola, FL, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Pensacola (Pensacola International Airport) is 8188 miles / 13177 kilometers / 7115 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Pensacola International Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Pensacola

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8187.747 miles
  • 13176.901 kilometers
  • 7114.958 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
  • 8190.545 miles
  • 13181.405 kilometers
  • 7117.389 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 Pensacola?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Pensacola International Airport is 16 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Pensacola International Airport (PNS)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Pensacola generates about 1 026 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 026 kilograms equals 2 262 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Pensacola

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

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
Destination Pensacola International Airport
City: Pensacola, FL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PNS
ICAO Code: KPNS
Coordinates: 30°28′24″N, 87°11′11″W