Distance from Tokyo to Cape Town
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How far is Tokyo from Cape Town?
Tokyo (Japan) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 14,729 km in a straight line, that is 9,152 miles or 7,953 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Tokyo, Cape Town lies to the west (initial bearing 254°). The route crosses from Japan into South Africa. The halfway point is at 1.7975°, 77.9680°.
A direct flight would take about 18 h 55 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 Tokyo
- Tokyo – Kawasaki 19 km
- Tokyo – Yono 22 km
- Tokyo – Saitama 25 km
- Tokyo – Yokohama 29 km
- Tokyo – Nagoya 259 km
- Tokyo – Sendai 305 km
- Tokyo – Kyoto 365 km
- Tokyo – Osaka 396 km
- Tokyo – Kobe 424 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 Tokyo from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Cape Town is 14,729 km (9,152 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Tokyo?
Cape Town is to the west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 254°.
How long is the flight from Tokyo to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 18 h 55 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.