How far is Ottawa from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Ottawa (Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport) is 8017 miles / 12902 kilometers / 6966 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Ottawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Ottawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 8016.640 miles
- 12901.531 kilometers
- 6966.270 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- 8025.077 miles
- 12915.110 kilometers
- 6973.602 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 Ottawa?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport is 15 hours and 40 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Ottawa?
The time difference between Cape Town and Ottawa is 7 hours. Ottawa is 7 hours behind Cape Town.
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Ottawa generates about 1 001 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 001 kilograms equals 2 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Ottawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW).
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 | Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ottawa |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YOW |
| ICAO Code: | CYOW |
| Coordinates: | 45°19′20″N, 75°40′9″W |