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Mainland Australia is closer than Africa to the South Pole by about 296 miles. The southern tip of Africa is at 34°51'19" south latitude, while mainland Australia reaches to 39°08'09" south latitude.

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Q: Which is closer to the south pole the southern tip of Africa or the southernmost edge of mainland Australia?
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