The straight-line distance from Tehran, Iran to Cape Town, South Africa is 8,464 km (5,260 miles).Cape Town is SSW of Tehran.
Distance (km)
8,464
straight line
Distance (miles)
5,260
straight line
Flight Time
11 hr 6 min
estimated direct
Direction
SSW
208° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 11 hr 6 min | 8,464 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 | Tehran, Iran |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 8,464 km (5,260 miles) |
| Bearing | 208° (SSW) |
| Coordinates (Tehran) | 35.6892°, 51.3890° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Tehran to Cape Town is 8,464 km (5,260 miles). Cape Town is SSW of Tehran.
A direct flight from Tehran to Cape Town takes approximately 11 hr 6 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Cape Town is SSW (208 degrees) from Tehran.
The distance from Cape Town to Tehran is the same: 8,464 km (5,260 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.