Distance from Wuhan to Cape Town
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How far is Wuhan from Cape Town?
Wuhan (China) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 12,324 km in a straight line, that is 7,658 miles or 6,654 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Wuhan, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 242°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at -2.4925°, 67.5132°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 54 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 Wuhan
- Wuhan – Xinyang 172 km
- Wuhan – Yueyang 176 km
- Wuhan – Nanchang 261 km
- Wuhan – Guankou 277 km
- Wuhan – Changsha 293 km
- Wuhan – Hefei 320 km
- Wuhan – Huainan 344 km
- Wuhan – Xuchang 385 km
- Wuhan – Shiyan 402 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 Wuhan from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Wuhan and Cape Town is 12,324 km (7,658 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Wuhan?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Wuhan, at an initial bearing of 242°.
How long is the flight from Wuhan to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 54 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.