Distance from Pretoria to Soweto
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How far is Pretoria from Soweto?
Pretoria (South Africa) and Soweto (South Africa) are a short distance apart: 66.7 km in a straight line, that is 41.4 miles or 36.0 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Pretoria, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 209°). Both cities are in South Africa. The halfway point is at -26.0064°, 28.0235°.
Over such a short distance flying makes no sense; driving is the fastest option – the road distance and driving time are shown on the map.
Other distances from Pretoria
- Pretoria – Johannesburg 53 km
- Pretoria – Maputo 440 km
- Pretoria – Durban 536 km
- Pretoria – Harare 929 km
- Pretoria – Lusaka 1,150 km
- Pretoria – Cape Town 1,308 km
- Pretoria – Lubumbashi 1,568 km
- Pretoria – Antananarivo 2,127 km
Other distances from Soweto
- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 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 Pretoria from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Pretoria and Soweto is 66.7 km (41.4 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Pretoria?
Soweto is to the south-west of Pretoria, at an initial bearing of 209°.
How long is the flight from Pretoria to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 35 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.