How far is Roanoke, VA, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Roanoke (Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport) is 8004 miles / 12880 kilometers / 6955 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Roanoke
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Roanoke. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8003.507 miles
- 12880.396 kilometers
- 6954.857 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- 8009.308 miles
- 12889.731 kilometers
- 6959.898 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 Roanoke?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport is 15 hours and 39 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Roanoke?
The time difference between Cape Town and Roanoke is 7 hours. Roanoke is 7 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Roanoke generates about 999 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 999 kilograms equals 2 202 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Roanoke
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA).
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 | Roanoke–Blacksburg Regional Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Roanoke, VA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | ROA |
| ICAO Code: | KROA |
| Coordinates: | 37°19′31″N, 79°58′31″W |