The straight-line distance from Shanghai, China to Cape Town, South Africa is 12,978 km (8,064 miles).Cape Town is WSW of Shanghai.
Distance (km)
12,978
straight line
Distance (miles)
8,064
straight line
Flight Time
16 hr 42 min
estimated direct
Direction
WSW
245° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 16 hr 42 min | 12,978 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 | Shanghai, China |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 12,978 km (8,064 miles) |
| Bearing | 245° (WSW) |
| Coordinates (Shanghai) | 31.2304°, 121.4737° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Shanghai to Cape Town is 12,978 km (8,064 miles). Cape Town is WSW of Shanghai.
A direct flight from Shanghai to Cape Town takes approximately 16 hr 42 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is WSW (245 degrees) from Shanghai.
The distance from Cape Town to Shanghai is the same: 12,978 km (8,064 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.