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Distance from Cape Town to Dongguan

Straight line

11,872 km
7,377 mi · 6,410 NM

By road

9,726 km
6,043 mi

Travel time

120 h 16 min
flight ≈ 15 h 20 min

Direction

ENE 73°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Dongguan?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 11,872 km in a straight line, that is 7,377 miles or 6,410 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cape Town to Dongguan is 9,726 km (6,043 miles), about 120 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cape Town, Dongguan lies to the east (initial bearing 73°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at -8.0559°, 69.3386°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 20 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 Dongguan?

By road it is 9,726 km (6,043 miles) from Cape Town to Dongguan; in a straight line it is 11,872 km (7,377 miles).

How long is the drive from Cape Town to Dongguan?

About 120 h 16 min on the fastest route (9,726 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dongguan from Cape Town?

Dongguan is to the east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 73°.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 20 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.