Distance from IAH to CPT
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Extended route information
The flight distance between airports George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is 13,875.32 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 16h 49min. Similar flight routes: IAH → GRJ , IAH → GBE , IAH → JNB , IAH → DUR , HOU → CPT
Bearing: 120.68° (ESE)The initial bearing on the course from IAH to CPT is 120.68° and the compass direction is ESE.
Midpoint: -3.64588,-40.28094The geographic midpoint between IAH and CPT is in 6,938.71 km distance between both points in a bearing of 120.68°. It is located in Brazil, Ceará, Sobral (Brasil, Ceará, Sobral).
Distance: 13,877.42 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between IAH and CPT is 13,877.42 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between IAH and CPT is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 7hThe time difference between IAH (America/Chicago) and CPT (Africa/Johannesburg) is 7 hours. This means that it is now 12:10 (03.06.2024) in IAH and 19:10 (03.06.2024) in CPT.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between IAH and CPT, the place names are converted into coordinates (latitude and longitude). The respective geographic centre is used for cities, regions and countries. To calculate the distance the Haversine formula is applied.