Distance from Cape Town to Johannesburg
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Cape Town0 mCape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. Cape Town is the country's second-largest city by population, after Johannesburg, a…
Johannesburg0 mJohannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "the City of Gold", is the capital city of the province of Gauteng and the largest city in South Africa. In 2022, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
It is 1,262 km in a straight line from Cape Town to Johannesburg. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
A direct flight takes about 2 h 17 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Cape Town to Johannesburg?
Around 21 h 2 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.