Distance from Greenland to South Africa
The distance from Greenland to South Africa is 7,722 miles, or 12,428 kilometers. This is the shortest air travel (straight-line) distance between Greenland and South Africa.
How far is Greenland from South Africa?
Air Travel Distance: 7,722 miles (12,428 km)
Flight Time: 14 hours and 42 minutes
Greenland Coordinates: 71.7069°N, 42.6043°W
South Africa Coordinates: 30.5595°S, 22.9375°E
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Distance and Coordinate Details
Distance between Greenland and South Africa7,722 miles (12,428 km)
Flight Time between Greenland and South Africa14 hours and 42 minutes
Greenland Coordinates71.71°N, 42.60°W
Greenland HemisphereNorthern
Distance from Greenland to Equator4,948 miles
Distance from Greenland to North Pole1,265 miles (2,036 km)
Distance from Greenland to South Pole11,185 miles (18,001 km)
South Africa Coordinates30.56°S, 22.94°E
South Africa HemisphereSouthern
Distance from South Africa to Equator2,109 miles
Distance from South Africa to North Pole8,339 miles (13,421 km)
Distance from South Africa to South Pole4,112 miles (6,617 km)
FAQs
How long does it take to fly from Greenland to South Africa?
If the average flight speed is assumed to be 550 mph, or 885.1 km/h, it takes around 14 hours and 42 minutes to reach South Africa from Greenland.
What is the distance between Greenland and South Africa?
The flight distance between Greenland and South Africa is 7,722 miles, which is equivalent to 12,428 kilometers.
Which location is closer to the equator, Greenland or South Africa?
South Africa is closer to the equator. South Africa is around 2,109 miles from the equator, while Greenland is 4,948 miles away.