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Distance from Buenos Aires to Soweto

Straight line

8,083 km
5,022 mi · 4,364 NM

By road

4,650 km
2,889 mi

Travel time

61 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Soweto?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,083 km in a straight line, that is 5,022 miles or 4,364 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Buenos Aires to Soweto is 4,650 km (2,889 miles), about 61 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Buenos Aires, Soweto lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Argentina into South Africa. The halfway point is at -38.8133°, -12.9605°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Soweto?

By road it is 4,650 km (2,889 miles) from Buenos Aires to Soweto; in a straight line it is 8,083 km (5,022 miles).

How long is the drive from Buenos Aires to Soweto?

About 61 h 41 min on the fastest route (4,650 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Soweto from Buenos Aires?

Soweto is to the east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Soweto?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.