Distance from Melbourne to Cape Town
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How far is Melbourne from Cape Town?
Melbourne (Australia) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 10,336 km in a straight line, that is 6,423 miles or 5,581 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Melbourne, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 222°). The route crosses from Australia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -58.0862°, 78.9031°.
A direct flight would take about 13 h 25 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 Melbourne
- Melbourne – Adelaide 654 km
- Melbourne – Sydney 713 km
- Melbourne – Brisbane 1,375 km
- Melbourne – Perth 2,721 km
- Melbourne – Makassar 4,458 km
- Melbourne – Surabaya 4,696 km
- Melbourne – Semarang 4,882 km
- Melbourne – Bandung 5,092 km
- Melbourne – Depok 5,193 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 Melbourne from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Cape Town is 10,336 km (6,423 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Melbourne?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 222°.
How long is the flight from Melbourne to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 13 h 25 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.