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Distance from Pretoria to Bangkok

Straight line

8,965 km
5,571 mi · 4,841 NM

By road

8,395 km
5,217 mi

Travel time

115 h 26 min
flight ≈ 11 h 42 min

Direction

ENE 70°
initial bearing

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How far is Pretoria from Bangkok?

Pretoria (South Africa) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 8,965 km in a straight line, that is 5,571 miles or 4,841 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Pretoria to Bangkok is 8,395 km (5,217 miles), about 115 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Pretoria, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from South Africa into Thailand. The halfway point is at -7.4084°, 65.9229°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 42 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 Pretoria from Bangkok?

By road it is 8,395 km (5,217 miles) from Pretoria to Bangkok; in a straight line it is 8,965 km (5,571 miles).

How long is the drive from Pretoria to Bangkok?

About 115 h 26 min on the fastest route (8,395 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Bangkok from Pretoria?

Bangkok is to the east of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 70°.

How long is the flight from Pretoria to Bangkok?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 42 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.