Distance from Kunming to Soweto
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How far is Kunming from Soweto?
Kunming (China) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 9,841 km in a straight line, that is 6,115 miles or 5,314 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Kunming, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 240°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at -0.7738°, 65.5143°.
A direct flight would take about 12 h 48 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 Kunming
- Kunming – Lijiang 322 km
- Kunming – Guiyang 435 km
- Kunming – Hanoi 549 km
- Kunming – Chongqing 630 km
- Kunming – Chengdu 640 km
- Kunming – Nanchong 720 km
- Kunming – Mandalay 757 km
- Kunming – Zhongshan 903 km
- Kunming – Yunfu 975 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 Kunming from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Kunming and Soweto is 9,841 km (6,115 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Kunming?
Soweto is to the south-west of Kunming, at an initial bearing of 240°.
How long is the flight from Kunming to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 12 h 48 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.