How far are South Africa's cities from the sea?
Of the 3 cities in South Africa MapGO measured, Johannesburg is the farthest from the sea (448 km (279 miles)) and Durban the closest (0.5 km (0.3 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Gauteng | 448 km (279 miles) | Far inland |
| Cape Town | Western Cape | 1.5 km (0.9 miles) | On the coast |
| Durban | KwaZulu-Natal | 0.5 km (0.3 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 8, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
Questions
Which city in South Africa is farthest from the sea?
Of the 3 cities measured, Johannesburg is the farthest from the coast: 448 km (279 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in South Africa is closest to the sea?
Durban, 0.5 km (0.3 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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