How far is Raleigh, NC, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 7902 miles / 12717 kilometers / 6867 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Raleigh
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Raleigh. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7901.852 miles
- 12716.798 kilometers
- 6866.522 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- 7907.518 miles
- 12725.917 kilometers
- 6871.446 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 Raleigh?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 15 hours and 27 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Raleigh?
The time difference between Cape Town and Raleigh is 7 hours. Raleigh is 7 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Raleigh generates about 984 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 984 kilograms equals 2 169 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Raleigh
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).
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 | Raleigh–Durham International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Raleigh, NC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RDU |
| ICAO Code: | KRDU |
| Coordinates: | 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W |