How far is Thorshofn from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Thorshofn (Þórshöfn Airport) is 7133 miles / 11480 kilometers / 6199 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Þórshöfn Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Thorshofn
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Thorshofn. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 7133.493 miles
- 11480.243 kilometers
- 6198.836 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- 7152.496 miles
- 11510.827 kilometers
- 6215.349 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 Thorshofn?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Þórshöfn Airport is 14 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Thorshofn?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Thorshofn generates about 874 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 874 kilograms equals 1 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Thorshofn
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Þórshöfn Airport (THO).
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 | Þórshöfn Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Thorshofn |
| Country: | Iceland  |
| IATA Code: | THO |
| ICAO Code: | BITN |
| Coordinates: | 66°13′6″N, 15°20′8″W |