How far is Rockford, IL, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Rockford (Chicago Rockford International Airport) is 8576 miles / 13802 kilometers / 7452 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Chicago Rockford International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Rockford
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Rockford. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8575.945 miles
- 13801.645 kilometers
- 7452.292 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- 8581.238 miles
- 13810.164 kilometers
- 7456.892 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 Rockford?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport is 16 hours and 44 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rockford?
The time difference between Cape Town and Rockford is 8 hours. Rockford is 8 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Rockford generates about 1 083 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 083 kilograms equals 2 389 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Rockford
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
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 | Chicago Rockford International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rockford, IL |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RFD |
| ICAO Code: | KRFD |
| Coordinates: | 42°11′43″N, 89°5′49″W |