The straight-line distance from Seoul, South Korea to Cape Town, South Africa is 13,714 km (8,522 miles).Cape Town is WSW of Seoul.
Distance (km)
13,714
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,522
straight line
Flight Time
17 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
250° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 17 hr 36 min | 13,714 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 | Seoul, South Korea |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 13,714 km (8,522 miles) |
| Bearing | 250° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Seoul) | 37.5665°, 126.9780° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Seoul to Cape Town is 13,714 km (8,522 miles). Cape Town is WSW of Seoul.
A direct flight from Seoul to Cape Town takes approximately 17 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is WSW (250 degrees) from Seoul.
The distance from Cape Town to Seoul is the same: 13,714 km (8,522 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.