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Distance from Cape Town to Lahore

Straight line

9,323 km
5,793 mi · 5,034 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 12 h 9 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Cape Town from Lahore?

Cape Town (South Africa) and Lahore (Pakistan) are very far apart: 9,323 km in a straight line, that is 5,793 miles or 5,034 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Cape Town, Lahore lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from South Africa into Pakistan. The halfway point is at -1.3403°, 46.7912°.

A direct flight would take about 12 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 Lahore?

The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Lahore is 9,323 km (5,793 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lahore from Cape Town?

Lahore is to the north-east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Cape Town to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 12 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.