The straight-line distance from Lima, Peru to Cape Town, South Africa is 9,758 km (6,063 miles).Cape Town is SE of Lima.
Distance (km)
9,758
straight line
Distance (miles)
6,063
straight line
Flight Time
12 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
SE
124° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 12 hr 42 min | 9,758 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 | Lima, Peru |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 9,758 km (6,063 miles) |
| Bearing | 124° (SE) |
| Coordinates (Lima) | -12.0464°, -77.0428° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lima to Cape Town is 9,758 km (6,063 miles). Cape Town is SE of Lima.
A direct flight from Lima to Cape Town takes approximately 12 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is SE (124 degrees) from Lima.
The distance from Cape Town to Lima is the same: 9,758 km (6,063 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.