Distance from Xi’an to Cape Town
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How far is Xi’an from Cape Town?
Xi’an (China) and Cape Town (South Africa) are very far apart: 12,074 km in a straight line, that is 7,502 miles or 6,519 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Xi’an, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 241°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 0.2361°, 63.5624°.
A direct flight would take about 15 h 36 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 Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 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 Xi’an from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Cape Town is 12,074 km (7,502 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Xi’an?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 241°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 15 h 36 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.