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Distance from Cape Town to Changchun

Straight line

13,791 km
8,569 mi · 7,446 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 44 min

Direction

ENE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Changchun?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Changchun (China) are very far apart: 13,791 km in a straight line, that is 8,569 miles or 7,446 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cape Town, Changchun lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 8.2829°, 66.4576°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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 Changchun?

The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Changchun is 13,791 km (8,569 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Changchun from Cape Town?

Changchun is to the north-east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Changchun?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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.