Distance from Seoul to Soweto
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How far is Seoul from Soweto?
Seoul (South Korea) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 12,502 km in a straight line, that is 7,768 miles or 6,751 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Seoul, Soweto lies to the west (initial bearing 253°). The route crosses from South Korea into South Africa. The halfway point is at 8.6483°, 73.2838°.
A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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 Seoul
- Seoul – Goyang-si 16 km
- Seoul – Seongnam-si 20 km
- Seoul – Incheon 27 km
- Seoul – Suwon 31 km
- Seoul – Daejeon 140 km
- Seoul – Pyongyang 195 km
- Seoul – Daegu 237 km
- Seoul – Gwangju 268 km
- Seoul – Busan 330 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 Seoul from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Seoul and Soweto is 12,502 km (7,768 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Seoul?
Soweto is to the west of Seoul, at an initial bearing of 253°.
How long is the flight from Seoul to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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.