Distance from Sydney to Cape Town
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How far is Sydney from Cape Town?
Sydney (Australia) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,034 km in a straight line, that is 6,856 miles or 5,958 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sydney, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 218°). The route crosses from Australia into South Africa. The halfway point is at -59.2033°, 84.8598°.
A direct flight would take about 14 h 18 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 Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 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 Sydney from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Cape Town is 11,034 km (6,856 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Sydney?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 218°.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 14 h 18 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.