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How far is Trenton, NJ, from Cape Town?

The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Trenton (Trenton–Mercer Airport) is 7835 miles / 12609 kilometers / 6809 nautical miles.

Cape Town International Airport – Trenton–Mercer Airport

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Distance from Cape Town to Trenton

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Trenton. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7835.160 miles
  • 12609.468 kilometers
  • 6808.568 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
  • 7842.633 miles
  • 12621.494 kilometers
  • 6815.062 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 Trenton?

The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Trenton–Mercer Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN)

On average, flying from Cape Town to Trenton generates about 974 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 974 kilograms equals 2 148 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Cape Town to Trenton

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Trenton–Mercer Airport (TTN).

Airport information

Origin Cape Town International Airport
City: Cape Town
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: CPT
ICAO Code: FACT
Coordinates: 33°57′53″S, 18°36′6″E
Destination Trenton–Mercer Airport
City: Trenton, NJ
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: TTN
ICAO Code: KTTN
Coordinates: 40°16′36″N, 74°48′48″W