Distance from Baghdad to Soweto
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How far is Baghdad from Soweto?
Baghdad (Iraq) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 6,825 km in a straight line, that is 4,241 miles or 3,685 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Baghdad, Soweto lies to the south (initial bearing 197°). The route crosses from Iraq into South Africa. The halfway point is at 3.5734°, 35.8348°.
A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Baghdad
- Baghdad – Mosul 353 km
- Baghdad – Basrah 448 km
- Baghdad – Tabriz 554 km
- Baghdad – Van 580 km
- Baghdad – Batman 585 km
- Baghdad – Diyarbakır 634 km
- Baghdad – Şanlıurfa 663 km
- Baghdad – Karaj 664 km
- Baghdad – Isfahan 683 km
Other distances from Soweto
- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 km
- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
- Soweto – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Baghdad from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Baghdad and Soweto is 6,825 km (4,241 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Baghdad?
Soweto is to the south of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 197°.
How long is the flight from Baghdad to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 9 h 2 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.
How is the distance calculated?
The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.