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Distance from Cape Town to Dalian

Straight line

13,318 km
8,276 mi · 7,191 NM

By road

9,331 km
5,798 mi

Travel time

114 h 41 min
flight ≈ 17 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Dalian?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Dalian (China) are very far apart: 13,318 km in a straight line, that is 8,276 miles or 7,191 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cape Town to Dalian is 9,331 km (5,798 miles), about 114 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cape Town, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 4.0056°, 67.6926°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 9 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 Dalian?

By road it is 9,331 km (5,798 miles) from Cape Town to Dalian; in a straight line it is 13,318 km (8,276 miles).

How long is the drive from Cape Town to Dalian?

About 114 h 41 min on the fastest route (9,331 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Cape Town?

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

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dalian?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 9 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.