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How far is Rost from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Rost (Røst Airport) is 7001 miles / 11266 kilometers / 6083 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Røst Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Rost

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7000.557 miles
  • 11266.304 kilometers
  • 6083.318 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
  • 7020.701 miles
  • 11298.723 kilometers
  • 6100.822 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 Rost?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Røst Airport is 13 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Røst Airport (RET)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Rost generates about 855 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 855 kilograms equals 1 885 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Rost

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

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 Røst Airport
City: Rost
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: RET
ICAO Code: ENRS
Coordinates: 67°31′40″N, 12°6′11″E