Distance from Rwanda to South Africa
The distance between Rwanda and South Africa is 3,251 kilometers (2,020 miles).
Rwanda, Africa
South Africa, Africa
3,251 km
Distance between centroids
2,121 km
Shortest distance
Calculated based on main borders (including major islands)
2,567 km
Shortest distance between major cities
Butare → Rustenburg
Distances between Rwanda and South Africa by cities:
| City in Rwanda | City in South Africa | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Byumba | Soshanguve | 2,653 km |
| Nzega | Cape Town | 3,669 km |
| Kagano | Johannesburg | 2,643 km |
| Kibuye | Soshanguve | 2,594 km |
| Kigali | Rustenburg | 2,642 km |
| Rwamagana | Cape Town | 3,754 km |
| Kibungo | Krugersdorp | 2,664 km |
| Gisenyi | Johannesburg | 2,714 km |
| Nzega | Johannesburg | 2,630 km |
| Kibuye | Cape Town | 3,706 km |
| Cyangugu | Rustenburg | 2,571 km |
| Butare | Krugersdorp | 2,608 km |
| Macuba | Cape Town | 3,677 km |
| Musanze | Cape Town | 3,775 km |
| Byumba | Cape Town | 3,781 km |
| Karengera | Johannesburg | 2,623 km |
| Butare | Rustenburg | 2,567 km |
| Musanze | Johannesburg | 2,739 km |
| Cyangugu | Johannesburg | 2,626 km |
| Rwamagana | Johannesburg | 2,696 km |
Other distances from Rwanda
| Distance between countries | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From Rwanda to China | 8,732 km |
| From Rwanda to India | 5,902 km |
| From Rwanda to United States | 13,239 km |
| From Rwanda to Indonesia | 9,354 km |
| From Rwanda to Pakistan | 5,506 km |
Other distances from South Africa
| Distances between countries | Kilometers |
|---|---|
| From South Africa to China | 11,224 km |
| From South Africa to India | 8,242 km |
| From South Africa to United States | 14,396 km |
| From South Africa to Indonesia | 10,065 km |
| From South Africa to Pakistan | 8,342 km |
Countries separated by similar distances
The following list contains countries that are separated by a similar distance as it is between Rwanda and South Africa.
| From | To | Distance (kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | Iceland | 3,249 km |
| Peru | Uruguay | 3,256 km |
| United States | Costa Rica | 3,259 km |
| Costa Rica | United States | 3,259 km |
| Peru | U.S. Virgin Islands | 3,241 km |
| France | Palestinian Territory | 3,233 km |
| Peru | Guatemala | 3,231 km |
| Brazil | Saint Lucia | 3,269 km |
| France | Israel | 3,270 km |
| France | Mali | 3,229 km |
| Colombia | Brazil | 3,229 km |
| Brazil | Colombia | 3,229 km |
| Peru | Guadeloupe | 3,228 km |
| Peru | Belize | 3,273 km |
| France | Georgia | 3,276 km |