Distance from Soweto to Bangkok
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How far is Soweto from Bangkok?
Soweto (South Africa) and Bangkok (Thailand) are very far apart: 9,016 km in a straight line, that is 5,602 miles or 4,868 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Bangkok lies to the east (initial bearing 70°). The route crosses from South Africa into Thailand. The halfway point is at -7.7459°, 65.8613°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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 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
Other distances from Bangkok
- Bangkok – Phnom Penh 537 km
- Bangkok – Yangon 576 km
- Bangkok – Ho Chi Minh City 741 km
- Bangkok – Kota Bharu 870 km
- Bangkok – Hanoi 987 km
- Bangkok – Mandalay 1,026 km
- Bangkok – Dadonghai 1,083 km
- Bangkok – Medan 1,149 km
- Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur 1,187 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Bangkok?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Bangkok is 9,016 km (5,602 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Bangkok from Soweto?
Bangkok is to the east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 70°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Bangkok?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 46 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.