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Distance from Soweto to Bogotá

Straight line

11,432 km
7,104 mi · 6,173 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 14 h 47 min

Direction

W 269°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Bogotá?

Soweto (South Africa) and Bogotá (Colombia) are very far apart: 11,432 km in a straight line, that is 7,104 miles or 6,173 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Soweto, Bogotá lies to the west (initial bearing 269°). The route crosses from South Africa into Colombia. The halfway point is at -16.8630°, -26.8402°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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 Soweto from Bogotá?

The straight-line distance between Soweto and Bogotá is 11,432 km (7,104 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Bogotá from Soweto?

Bogotá is to the west of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 269°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Bogotá?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 47 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.