The straight-line distance from Cape Town, South Africa to Abidjan, Ivory Coast is 4,964 km (3,085 miles).Abidjan is NNW of Cape Town.
Distance (km)
4,964
straight line
Distance (miles)
3,085
straight line
Flight Time
6 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
NNW
327° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 6 hr 42 min | 4,964 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 80 hr 42 min | ~6,453 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Cape Town, South Africa |
| To | Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,964 km (3,085 miles) |
| Bearing | 327° (NNW) |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
| Coordinates (Abidjan) | 5.3600°, -4.0083° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Cape Town to Abidjan is 4,964 km (3,085 miles). Abidjan is NNW of Cape Town.
A direct flight from Cape Town to Abidjan takes approximately 6 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Cape Town to Abidjan takes approximately 80 hr 42 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Abidjan is NNW (327 degrees) from Cape Town.
The distance from Abidjan to Cape Town is the same: 4,964 km (3,085 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.