Distance from Chengdu to Cape Town
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How far is Chengdu from Cape Town?
Chengdu (China) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,479 km in a straight line, that is 7,132 miles or 6,198 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Chengdu, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at -2.2209°, 62.1997°.
A direct flight would take about 14 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Chengdu
- Chengdu – Nanchong 193 km
- Chengdu – Chongqing 269 km
- Chengdu – Tianshui 463 km
- Chengdu – Guiyang 522 km
- Chengdu – Lijiang 565 km
- Chengdu – Xianyang 596 km
- Chengdu – Lanzhou 600 km
- Chengdu – Xi’an 606 km
- Chengdu – Kunming 640 km
Other distances from Cape Town
- Cape Town – Soweto 1,243 km
- Cape Town – Johannesburg 1,262 km
- Cape Town – Durban 1,272 km
- Cape Town – Pretoria 1,308 km
- Cape Town – Maputo 1,624 km
- Cape Town – Harare 2,187 km
- Cape Town – Lusaka 2,285 km
- Cape Town – Lubumbashi 2,641 km
- Cape Town – Luanda 2,840 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Chengdu from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Chengdu and Cape Town is 11,479 km (7,132 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Chengdu?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Chengdu, at an initial bearing of 238°.
How long is the flight from Chengdu to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 14 h 51 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.