Distance from Cape Town to Soweto
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How far is Cape Town from Soweto?
Cape Town (South Africa) and Soweto (South Africa) are quite far apart: 1,243 km in a straight line, that is 772 miles or 671 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cape Town, Soweto lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). Both cities are in South Africa. The halfway point is at -30.1811°, 23.3243°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 3 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 Cape Town
- Cape Town – Johannesburg 1,262 km
- Cape Town – Durban 1,272 km
- Cape Town – Pretoria 1,308 km
- Cape Town – Maputo 1,624 km
- Cape Town – Harare 2,187 km
- Cape Town – Lusaka 2,285 km
- Cape Town – Lubumbashi 2,641 km
- Cape Town – Luanda 2,840 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 – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cape Town from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Cape Town and Soweto is 1,243 km (772 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Cape Town?
Soweto is to the north-east of Cape Town, at an initial bearing of 49°.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 3 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.