Distance from Dhaka to Cape Town
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How far is Dhaka from Cape Town?
Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 9,929 km in a straight line, that is 6,170 miles or 5,361 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Dhaka, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 232°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into South Africa. The halfway point is at -6.3001°, 56.4609°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 55 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 Dhaka
- Dhaka – Khulna 132 km
- Dhaka – Chittagong 211 km
- Dhaka – Kolkata 245 km
- Dhaka – Hāora 248 km
- Dhaka – Patna 572 km
- Dhaka – Mandalay 613 km
- Dhaka – Kathmandu 676 km
- Dhaka – Varanasi 769 km
- Dhaka – Allahābād 887 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 Dhaka from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Dhaka and Cape Town is 9,929 km (6,170 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Dhaka?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 232°.
How long is the flight from Dhaka to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 55 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.