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Distance from Cape Town to Bengaluru

Straight line

8,130 km
5,052 mi · 4,390 NM

By road

7,058 km
4,385 mi

Travel time

90 h 46 min
flight ≈ 10 h 40 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Bengaluru?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Bengaluru (India) are very far apart: 8,130 km in a straight line, that is 5,052 miles or 4,390 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cape Town to Bengaluru is 7,058 km (4,385 miles), about 90 h 46 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cape Town, Bengaluru lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from South Africa into India. The halfway point is at -11.9929°, 50.6158°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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 Cape Town from Bengaluru?

By road it is 7,058 km (4,385 miles) from Cape Town to Bengaluru; in a straight line it is 8,130 km (5,052 miles).

How long is the drive from Cape Town to Bengaluru?

About 90 h 46 min on the fastest route (7,058 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bengaluru from Cape Town?

Bengaluru is to the north-east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Bengaluru?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 40 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.