The straight-line distance from Sao Paulo, Brazil to Cape Town, South Africa is 6,345 km (3,942 miles).Cape Town is ESE of Sao Paulo.
Distance (km)
6,345
straight line
Distance (miles)
3,942
straight line
Flight Time
8 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
116° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 8 hr 24 min | 6,345 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 | Sao Paulo, Brazil |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 6,345 km (3,942 miles) |
| Bearing | 116° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Sao Paulo) | -23.5505°, -46.6333° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Sao Paulo to Cape Town is 6,345 km (3,942 miles). Cape Town is ESE of Sao Paulo.
A direct flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town takes approximately 8 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is ESE (116 degrees) from Sao Paulo.
The distance from Cape Town to Sao Paulo is the same: 6,345 km (3,942 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.