The straight-line distance from Moscow, Russia to Cape Town, South Africa is 10,137 km (6,299 miles).Cape Town is SSW of Moscow.
Distance (km)
10,137
straight line
Distance (miles)
6,299
straight line
Flight Time
13 hr 12 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
196° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 13 hr 12 min | 10,137 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 | Moscow, Russia |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 10,137 km (6,299 miles) |
| Bearing | 196° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Moscow) | 55.7558°, 37.6173° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Moscow to Cape Town is 10,137 km (6,299 miles). Cape Town is SSW of Moscow.
A direct flight from Moscow to Cape Town takes approximately 13 hr 12 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is SSW (196 degrees) from Moscow.
The distance from Cape Town to Moscow is the same: 10,137 km (6,299 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.