Distance from London to Soweto
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How far is London from Soweto?
London (United Kingdom) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 9,041 km in a straight line, that is 5,618 miles or 4,882 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, London to Soweto is 5,981 km (3,716 miles), about 75 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From London, Soweto lies to the south-east (initial bearing 155°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into South Africa. The halfway point is at 12.9807°, 16.4429°.
A direct flight would take about 11 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 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 London from Soweto?
By road it is 5,981 km (3,716 miles) from London to Soweto; in a straight line it is 9,041 km (5,618 miles).
How long is the drive from London to Soweto?
About 75 h 9 min on the fastest route (5,981 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Soweto from London?
Soweto is to the south-east of London, at an initial bearing of 155°.
How long is the flight from London to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 11 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.