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Distance from Chittagong to Soweto

Straight line

8,743 km
5,433 mi · 4,721 NM

By road

6,181 km
3,841 mi

Travel time

87 h 28 min
flight ≈ 11 h 26 min

Direction

SW 235°
initial bearing

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How far is Chittagong from Soweto?

Chittagong (Bangladesh) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,743 km in a straight line, that is 5,433 miles or 4,721 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chittagong to Soweto is 6,181 km (3,841 miles), about 87 h 28 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chittagong, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 235°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into South Africa. The halfway point is at -2.3159°, 60.3994°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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 Chittagong from Soweto?

By road it is 6,181 km (3,841 miles) from Chittagong to Soweto; in a straight line it is 8,743 km (5,433 miles).

How long is the drive from Chittagong to Soweto?

About 87 h 28 min on the fastest route (6,181 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Soweto from Chittagong?

Soweto is to the south-west of Chittagong, at an initial bearing of 235°.

How long is the flight from Chittagong to Soweto?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 26 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.