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Distance from Mumbai to Soweto

Straight line

6,988 km
4,342 mi · 3,773 NM

By road

5,454 km
3,389 mi

Travel time

79 h 6 min
flight ≈ 9 h 14 min

Direction

SW 225°
initial bearing

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How far is Mumbai from Soweto?

Mumbai (India) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 6,988 km in a straight line, that is 4,342 miles or 3,773 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mumbai to Soweto is 5,454 km (3,389 miles), about 79 h 6 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Mumbai, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 225°). The route crosses from India into South Africa. The halfway point is at -3.8931°, 50.9941°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 14 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 Mumbai from Soweto?

By road it is 5,454 km (3,389 miles) from Mumbai to Soweto; in a straight line it is 6,988 km (4,342 miles).

How long is the drive from Mumbai to Soweto?

About 79 h 6 min on the fastest route (5,454 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Soweto from Mumbai?

Soweto is to the south-west of Mumbai, at an initial bearing of 225°.

How long is the flight from Mumbai to Soweto?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 14 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.