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Distance from Changchun to Cape Town

Straight line

13,791 km
8,569 mi · 7,446 NM

By road

9,235 km
5,738 mi

Travel time

115 h 8 min
flight ≈ 17 h 44 min

Direction

WSW 254°
initial bearing

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How far is Changchun from Cape Town?

Changchun (China) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 13,791 km in a straight line, that is 8,569 miles or 7,446 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Changchun to Cape Town is 9,235 km (5,738 miles), about 115 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Changchun, Cape Town lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 8.2829°, 66.4576°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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 Changchun from Cape Town?

By road it is 9,235 km (5,738 miles) from Changchun to Cape Town; in a straight line it is 13,791 km (8,569 miles).

How long is the drive from Changchun to Cape Town?

About 115 h 8 min on the fastest route (9,235 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cape Town from Changchun?

Cape Town is to the west of Changchun, at an initial bearing of 254°.

How long is the flight from Changchun to Cape Town?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 44 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.