The straight-line distance from Melbourne, Australia to Cape Town, South Africa is 10,314 km (6,409 miles).Cape Town is SW of Melbourne.
Distance (km)
10,314
straight line
Distance (miles)
6,409
straight line
Flight Time
13 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
222° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 13 hr 24 min | 10,314 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Melbourne, Australia |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 10,314 km (6,409 miles) |
| Bearing | 222° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Melbourne) | -37.8136°, 144.9631° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Melbourne to Cape Town is 10,314 km (6,409 miles). Cape Town is SW of Melbourne.
A direct flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes approximately 13 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is SW (222 degrees) from Melbourne.
The distance from Cape Town to Melbourne is the same: 10,314 km (6,409 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.