The straight-line distance from Istanbul, Turkey to Cape Town, South Africa is 8,402 km (5,221 miles).Cape Town is S of Istanbul.
Distance (km)
8,402
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,221
straight line
Flight Time
11 hr
estimated direct
Direction
S
189° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr | 8,402 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 | Istanbul, Turkey |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,402 km (5,221 miles) |
| Bearing | 189° (S) |
| Coordinates (Istanbul) | 41.0082°, 28.9784° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Istanbul to Cape Town is 8,402 km (5,221 miles). Cape Town is S of Istanbul.
A direct flight from Istanbul to Cape Town takes approximately 11 hr, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is S (189 degrees) from Istanbul.
The distance from Cape Town to Istanbul is the same: 8,402 km (5,221 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.