Background information: This chart shows the distance between three cities and India via two routes: the Suez Canal and around the Cape of Good Hope of Africa. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. Using the canal, the distance between London and India ismaritime leagues. To sail from New York to India around the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, one would have to travelmaritime leagues. A ship traveling from Constantinople would saveleagues by taking the canal instead of sailing around Africa.