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Distance from Sao Paulo to Cape Town

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

Transport Comparison: Sao Paulo to Cape Town

ModeEstimated TimeDistanceNotes
Flight8 hr 24 min6,345 kmDirect 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.

Sao Paulo to Cape Town: Key Details

FromSao Paulo, Brazil
ToCape Town, South Africa
Straight-line Distance6,345 km (3,942 miles)
Bearing116° (ESE)
Coordinates (Sao Paulo)-23.5505°, -46.6333°
Coordinates (Cape Town)-33.9249°, 18.4241°

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Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Sao Paulo from Cape Town?

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.

How long is the flight from Sao Paulo to Cape Town?

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.

What direction is Cape Town from Sao Paulo?

Cape Town is ESE (116 degrees) from Sao Paulo.

What is the distance from Cape Town to 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.

Other Distance Calculations

Sao Paulo to Rio de Janeiro361 kmCape Town to Johannesburg1,262 kmSao Paulo to Santiago2,585 kmCape Town to Luanda2,838 kmCape Town to Kinshasa3,295 kmSao Paulo to Lima3,454 kmSao Paulo to Bogota4,328 kmCape Town to Lagos4,769 kmCape Town to Abidjan4,964 km

Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.

Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.