Distance from Kampala to Cape Town
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How far is Kampala from Cape Town?
Kampala (Uganda) and Cape Town (South Africa) 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 Kampala, Cape Town lies to the south (initial bearing 200°). The route crosses from Uganda into South Africa. 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.
Other distances from Kampala
- Kampala – Nairobi 503 km
- Kampala – Dar es Salaam 1,087 km
- Kampala – Addis Ababa 1,185 km
- Kampala – Mogadishu 1,432 km
- Kampala – Lubumbashi 1,446 km
- Kampala – Khartoum 1,694 km
- Kampala – Omdurman 1,704 km
- Kampala – Lusaka 1,811 km
- Kampala – Kinshasa 1,987 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 Kampala from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Kampala and Cape Town is 4,069 km (2,528 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Kampala?
Cape Town is to the south of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 200°.
How long is the flight from Kampala to Cape Town?
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.