How far is Rochester, MN, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Rochester (Rochester International Airport) is 8774 miles / 14120 kilometers / 7624 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Rochester International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Rochester
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Rochester. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8773.534 miles
- 14119.634 kilometers
- 7623.992 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- 8778.634 miles
- 14127.841 kilometers
- 7628.424 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 Rochester?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Rochester International Airport is 17 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Rochester?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rochester International Airport (RST)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Rochester generates about 1 113 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 113 kilograms equals 2 454 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Rochester
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rochester International Airport (RST).
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 | Rochester International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Rochester, MN |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | RST |
| ICAO Code: | KRST |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′29″N, 92°30′0″W |