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Distance from Bangkok to Pretoria

Straight line

8,965 km
5,571 mi · 4,841 NM

By road

8,401 km
5,220 mi

Travel time

115 h 14 min
flight ≈ 11 h 42 min

Direction

WSW 240°
initial bearing

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How far is Bangkok from Pretoria?

Bangkok (Thailand) and Pretoria (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,965 km in a straight line, that is 5,571 miles or 4,841 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Bangkok to Pretoria is 8,401 km (5,220 miles), about 115 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Bangkok, Pretoria lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from Thailand into South Africa. The halfway point is at -7.4084°, 65.9229°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 42 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 Bangkok from Pretoria?

By road it is 8,401 km (5,220 miles) from Bangkok to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 8,965 km (5,571 miles).

How long is the drive from Bangkok to Pretoria?

About 115 h 14 min on the fastest route (8,401 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Bangkok?

Pretoria is to the south-west of Bangkok, at an initial bearing of 240°.

How long is the flight from Bangkok to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 42 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.