The straight-line distance from Nanjing, China to Cape Town, South Africa is 12,789 km (7,947 miles).Cape Town is WSW of Nanjing.
Distance (km)
12,789
straight line
Distance (miles)
7,947
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
244° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 30 min | 12,789 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 | Nanjing, China |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,789 km (7,947 miles) |
| Bearing | 244° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Nanjing) | 32.0603°, 118.7969° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Nanjing to Cape Town is 12,789 km (7,947 miles). Cape Town is WSW of Nanjing.
A direct flight from Nanjing to Cape Town takes approximately 16 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is WSW (244 degrees) from Nanjing.
The distance from Cape Town to Nanjing is the same: 12,789 km (7,947 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.