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Distance from Shenyang to Soweto

Straight line

12,344 km
7,670 mi · 6,665 NM

By road

8,773 km
5,451 mi

Travel time

115 h 12 min
flight ≈ 15 h 56 min

Direction

WSW 253°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenyang from Soweto?

Shenyang (China) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 12,344 km in a straight line, that is 7,670 miles or 6,665 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenyang to Soweto is 8,773 km (5,451 miles), about 115 h 12 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shenyang, Soweto lies to the west (initial bearing 253°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 11.4114°, 69.8518°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 56 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 Shenyang from Soweto?

By road it is 8,773 km (5,451 miles) from Shenyang to Soweto; in a straight line it is 12,344 km (7,670 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenyang to Soweto?

About 115 h 12 min on the fastest route (8,773 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Soweto from Shenyang?

Soweto is to the west of Shenyang, at an initial bearing of 253°.

How long is the flight from Shenyang to Soweto?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 56 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.