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Distance from Soweto to Changchun

Straight line

12,556 km
7,802 mi · 6,780 NM

By road

8,886 km
5,521 mi

Travel time

117 h 11 min
flight ≈ 16 h 12 min

Direction

NE 51°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Changchun?

Soweto (South Africa) and Changchun (China) are very far apart: 12,556 km in a straight line, that is 7,802 miles or 6,780 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Changchun is 8,886 km (5,521 miles), about 117 h 11 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Changchun lies to the north-east (initial bearing 51°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 13.1207°, 69.5247°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 12 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 Changchun?

By road it is 8,886 km (5,521 miles) from Soweto to Changchun; in a straight line it is 12,556 km (7,802 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Changchun?

About 117 h 11 min on the fastest route (8,886 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Changchun from Soweto?

Changchun is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 51°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Changchun?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 12 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.