The straight-line distance from Kampala, Uganda to Cape Town, South Africa is 4,087 km (2,540 miles).Cape Town is SSW of Kampala.
Distance (km)
4,087
straight line
Distance (miles)
2,540
straight line
Flight Time
5 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
200° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 5 hr 36 min | 4,087 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 66 hr 24 min | ~5,313 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 | Kampala, Uganda |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 4,087 km (2,540 miles) |
| Bearing | 200° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Kampala) | 0.3476°, 32.5825° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Kampala to Cape Town is 4,087 km (2,540 miles). Cape Town is SSW of Kampala.
A direct flight from Kampala to Cape Town takes approximately 5 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Kampala to Cape Town takes approximately 66 hr 24 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.
Cape Town is SSW (200 degrees) from Kampala.
The distance from Cape Town to Kampala is the same: 4,087 km (2,540 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.