Distance from Kolkata to Soweto
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How far is Kolkata from Soweto?
Kolkata (India) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 8,466 km in a straight line, that is 5,261 miles or 4,571 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kolkata, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from India into South Africa. The halfway point is at -2.1443°, 58.6014°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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 Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 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 Kolkata from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Kolkata and Soweto is 8,466 km (5,261 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Kolkata?
Soweto is to the south-west of Kolkata, at an initial bearing of 233°.
How long is the flight from Kolkata to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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.