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Distance from Addis Ababa to Pretoria

Straight line

4,013 km
2,494 mi · 2,167 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 31 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Pretoria?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 4,013 km in a straight line, that is 2,494 miles or 2,167 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Addis Ababa, Pretoria lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -8.3950°, 33.7110°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Addis Ababa from Pretoria?

The straight-line distance between Addis Ababa and Pretoria is 4,013 km (2,494 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Pretoria from Addis Ababa?

Pretoria is to the south of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 31 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.