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Distance from Dalian to Soweto

Straight line

12,099 km
7,518 mi · 6,533 NM

By road

8,927 km
5,547 mi

Travel time

116 h 52 min
flight ≈ 15 h 37 min

Direction

WSW 251°
initial bearing

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How far is Dalian from Soweto?

Dalian (China) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 12,099 km in a straight line, that is 7,518 miles or 6,533 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dalian to Soweto is 8,927 km (5,547 miles), about 116 h 52 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dalian, Soweto lies to the west (initial bearing 251°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 9.1799°, 70.4062°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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 Dalian from Soweto?

By road it is 8,927 km (5,547 miles) from Dalian to Soweto; in a straight line it is 12,099 km (7,518 miles).

How long is the drive from Dalian to Soweto?

About 116 h 52 min on the fastest route (8,927 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Soweto from Dalian?

Soweto is to the west of Dalian, at an initial bearing of 251°.

How long is the flight from Dalian to Soweto?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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.