How far is Fort Nelson from Cape Town?
The distance between Cape Town (Cape Town International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 9968 miles / 16041 kilometers / 8662 nautical miles.
Cape Town International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport
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Distance from Cape Town to Fort Nelson
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cape Town to Fort Nelson. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 9967.613 miles
- 16041.318 kilometers
- 8661.619 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- 9973.281 miles
- 16050.440 kilometers
- 8666.545 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 Fort Nelson?
The estimated flight time from Cape Town International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 19 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cape Town and Fort Nelson?
Flight carbon footprint between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)
On average, flying from Cape Town to Fort Nelson generates about 1 296 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 296 kilograms equals 2 858 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Cape Town to Fort Nelson
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).
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 | Fort Nelson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Fort Nelson |
| Country: | Canada  |
| IATA Code: | YYE |
| ICAO Code: | CYYE |
| Coordinates: | 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W |