Distance from Soweto to Cape Town
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How far is Soweto from Cape Town?
Soweto (South Africa) and Cape Town (South Africa) are quite far apart: 1,243 km in a straight line, that is 772 miles or 671 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 225°). Both cities are in South Africa. The halfway point is at -30.1811°, 23.3243°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 3 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 – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Other distances from Cape Town
- Cape Town – Johannesburg 1,262 km
- Cape Town – Durban 1,272 km
- Cape Town – Pretoria 1,308 km
- Cape Town – Maputo 1,624 km
- Cape Town – Harare 2,187 km
- Cape Town – Lusaka 2,285 km
- Cape Town – Lubumbashi 2,641 km
- Cape Town – Luanda 2,840 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Cape Town is 1,243 km (772 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Soweto?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 225°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 3 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.