The straight-line distance from Lusaka, Zambia to Cape Town, South Africa is 2,288 km (1,422 miles).Cape Town is SSW of Lusaka.
Distance (km)
2,288
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,422
straight line
Flight Time
3 hr 24 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
204° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 3 hr 24 min | 2,288 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 37 hr 12 min | ~2,974 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 | Lusaka, Zambia |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 2,288 km (1,422 miles) |
| Bearing | 204° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Lusaka) | -15.3875°, 28.3228° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Lusaka to Cape Town is 2,288 km (1,422 miles). Cape Town is SSW of Lusaka.
A direct flight from Lusaka to Cape Town takes approximately 3 hr 24 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Lusaka to Cape Town takes approximately 37 hr 12 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 (204 degrees) from Lusaka.
The distance from Cape Town to Lusaka is the same: 2,288 km (1,422 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.