You and Africa: Separated by More Than Just an Ocean (But Mostly an Ocean)
Ever looked at a globe (or, you know, that old world map hanging in your dentist's office) and thought, "Man, Africa looks far away from Los Angeles. Like, really far."? Well, my friend, your keen eye for geography is spot on. Africa and Los Angeles are about as close as your chances of getting picked for dodgeball in gym class (unless you were the one kid who could actually throw).
So, How Far Exactly?
Buckle up, buttercup, because we're about to get down to the nitty-gritty. We're talking serious mileage here. Depending on where exactly you're going in Africa (it's a big continent, folks), you're looking at a cool 10,000+ miles (or 16,000+ kilometers). That's farther than your phone goes on a single charge after you've been watching TikTok for an hour.
What does that translate to in real life? Well, let's put it this way:
- A plane ride would take about 26 hours. That's enough time to watch every single episode of "Friends" twice, learn how to knit a scarf (and unravel it three times because you messed up), and write a heartfelt novel about the plight of the airplane armrest.
- Driving is definitely out of the question. Unless you have a car that runs on optimism and french fries, you're going to need a boat. And a lot of sunscreen.
But Wait, There's More! (Because Apparently Africa is Huge)
Africa isn't some tiny island nation you can hop to in a weekend. It's a sprawling continent with all sorts of countries, each with its own distance from Los Angeles. For example, Johannesburg, South Africa is a popular tourist destination, and it's roughly 10,360 miles from LA. That's like throwing a pebble from your driveway and hoping it lands in Paris.
The point is: Africa is far. Really far. But hey, that just makes getting there all the more exciting, right? Just remember to pack plenty of snacks for the plane ride, and maybe a good book (because those in-flight movies are rough).
