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Distance from Cape Town to Kampala

Straight line

4,069 km
2,528 mi · 2,197 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 5 h 35 min

Direction

NNE 24°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Kampala?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Kampala (Uganda) are very far apart: 4,069 km in a straight line, that is 2,528 miles or 2,197 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cape Town, Kampala lies to the north-east (initial bearing 24°). The route crosses from South Africa into Uganda. The halfway point is at -16.9255°, 26.1647°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 35 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 Kampala?

The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Kampala is 4,069 km (2,528 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kampala from Cape Town?

Kampala is to the north-east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 24°.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Kampala?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 35 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.