Distance from West-Raleigh to Cape-Town
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Extended route information
The flight distance between the nearest airports West-Raleigh (RDU) and Cape-Town (CPT) is 12,702.40 km. This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 15h 26min. Similar flight routes: RDU → GRJ , RDU → GBE , RDU → WDH , RDU → JNB , GSO → CPT
Bearing: 127.49° (SE)The initial bearing on the course from West-Raleigh to Cape-Town is 127.49° and the compass direction is SE.
Midpoint: 1.40675,-29.38583The geographic midpoint between West-Raleigh and Cape-Town is in 6,347.43 km distance between both points in a bearing of 127.49°.
Distance: 12,694.85 kmThe shortest distance (air line) between West-Raleigh and Cape-Town is 12,694.85 km.
Driving route: -- ( - )The shortest route between West-Raleigh and Cape-Town is according to the route planner. The driving time is approx. . Half of the trip is reached in .
Time difference: 6hThe time difference between West-Raleigh (America/New_York) and Cape-Town (Africa/Johannesburg) is 6 hours. This means that it is now 19:30 (15.05.2024) in West-Raleigh and 01:30 (16.05.2024) in Cape-Town.
How is the distance calculated?
To calculate the distance between West-Raleigh and Cape-Town, 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.