How far is Seattle, WA, from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) is 10215 miles / 16440 kilometers / 8877 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Seattle
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Seattle. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 10215.387 miles
- 16440.072 kilometers
- 8876.929 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- 10217.208 miles
- 16443.002 kilometers
- 8878.511 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 Seattle?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport is 19 hours and 50 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Seattle?
The time difference between Cape Town and Seattle is 10 hours. Seattle is 10 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Seattle generates about 1 335 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 335 kilograms equals 2 944 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Seattle
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).
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 | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Seattle, WA |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | SEA |
| ICAO Code: | KSEA |
| Coordinates: | 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″W |