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Distance from Soweto to Dalian

Straight line

12,099 km
7,518 mi · 6,533 NM

By road

8,954 km
5,564 mi

Travel time

116 h 55 min
flight ≈ 15 h 37 min

Direction

NE 55°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Dalian?

Soweto (South Africa) and Dalian (China) are very far apart: 12,099 km in a straight line, that is 7,518 miles or 6,533 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Dalian is 8,954 km (5,564 miles), about 116 h 55 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 55°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 9.1799°, 70.4062°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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 Dalian?

By road it is 8,954 km (5,564 miles) from Soweto to Dalian; in a straight line it is 12,099 km (7,518 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Dalian?

About 116 h 55 min on the fastest route (8,954 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Soweto?

Dalian is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 55°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Dalian?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 37 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.