Distance from Pretoria to Cape Town
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How far is Pretoria from Cape Town?
Pretoria (South Africa) and Cape Town (South Africa) are quite far apart: 1,307 km in a straight line, that is 812 miles or 706 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Pretoria, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 224°). Both cities are in South Africa. The halfway point is at -29.9252°, 23.5063°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 8 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 Pretoria
- Pretoria – Johannesburg 53 km
- Pretoria – Soweto 67 km
- Pretoria – Maputo 440 km
- Pretoria – Durban 536 km
- Pretoria – Harare 929 km
- Pretoria – Lusaka 1,150 km
- Pretoria – Lubumbashi 1,568 km
- Pretoria – Antananarivo 2,127 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 – 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 Pretoria from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Cape Town is 1,307 km (812 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Pretoria?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 224°.
How long is the flight from Pretoria to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 8 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.