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Distance from Soweto to Brazzaville

Straight line

2,779 km
1,727 mi · 1,501 NM

By road

3,897 km
2,421 mi

Travel time

53 h 47 min
flight ≈ 3 h 58 min

Direction

NNW 329°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Brazzaville?

Soweto (South Africa) and Brazzaville (Congo - Brazzaville) are very far apart: 2,779 km in a straight line, that is 1,727 miles or 1,501 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Brazzaville is 3,897 km (2,421 miles), about 53 h 47 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 40% longer than the straight line.

From Soweto, Brazzaville lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from South Africa into Congo - Brazzaville. The halfway point is at -15.3548°, 21.2359°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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 Brazzaville?

By road it is 3,897 km (2,421 miles) from Soweto to Brazzaville; in a straight line it is 2,779 km (1,727 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Brazzaville?

About 53 h 47 min on the fastest route (3,897 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Brazzaville from Soweto?

Brazzaville is to the north-west of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 329°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Brazzaville?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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.