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Distance from Cape Town to Jinan

Straight line

12,848 km
7,983 mi · 6,937 NM

By road

8,814 km
5,477 mi

Travel time

108 h 42 min
flight ≈ 16 h 34 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Jinan?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Jinan (China) are very far apart: 12,848 km in a straight line, that is 7,983 miles or 6,937 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Cape Town to Jinan is 8,814 km (5,477 miles), about 108 h 42 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Cape Town, Jinan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 2.1013°, 66.5820°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 34 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 Jinan?

By road it is 8,814 km (5,477 miles) from Cape Town to Jinan; in a straight line it is 12,848 km (7,983 miles).

How long is the drive from Cape Town to Jinan?

About 108 h 42 min on the fastest route (8,814 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Jinan from Cape Town?

Jinan is to the north-east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Jinan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 34 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.