Distance from Cape Town to East London
How far is it from Cape Town to East London? About 550 mi in a straight line and 671 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Cape Town and East London are about 550 mi (886 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 671 mi (1,080 km), a drive of about 11 hr 22 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 550 mi / 886 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 671 mi / 1,080 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 11 hr 22 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $84 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -33.561, 23.192 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Cape Town to East London is about 550 mi (886 km) in a straight line, and roughly 671 mi (1,080 km) by road.