The straight-line distance from Mexico City, Mexico to Cape Town, South Africa is 13,700 km (8,513 miles).Cape Town is ESE of Mexico City.
Distance (km)
13,700
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,513
straight line
Flight Time
17 hr 36 min
estimated direct
Direction
ESE
118° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 17 hr 36 min | 13,700 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 | Mexico City, Mexico |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 13,700 km (8,513 miles) |
| Bearing | 118° (ESE) |
| Coordinates (Mexico City) | 19.4326°, -99.1332° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Mexico City to Cape Town is 13,700 km (8,513 miles). Cape Town is ESE of Mexico City.
A direct flight from Mexico City to Cape Town takes approximately 17 hr 36 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is ESE (118 degrees) from Mexico City.
The distance from Cape Town to Mexico City is the same: 13,700 km (8,513 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.