EN RO

Distance from Soweto to Delhi

Straight line

8,047 km
5,000 mi · 4,345 NM

By road

…
calculating

Travel time

…
flight ≈ 10 h 34 min

Direction

NE 44°
initial bearing

Open in the calculator (stops, directions, fuel cost) → Delhi → Soweto

How far is Soweto from Delhi?

Soweto (South Africa) and Delhi (India) are very far apart: 8,047 km in a straight line, that is 5,000 miles or 4,345 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Soweto, Delhi lies to the north-east (initial bearing 44°). The route crosses from South Africa into India. The halfway point is at 1.3119°, 52.2602°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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 Delhi?

The straight-line distance between Soweto and Delhi is 8,047 km (5,000 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Delhi from Soweto?

Delhi is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 44°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Delhi?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 34 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.