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Distance from Soweto to Dongguan

Straight line

10,731 km
6,668 mi · 5,794 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 55 min

Direction

ENE 68°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Dongguan?

Soweto (South Africa) and Dongguan (China) are very far apart: 10,731 km in a straight line, that is 6,668 miles or 5,794 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Soweto, Dongguan lies to the east (initial bearing 68°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at -2.2191°, 71.4975°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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 Dongguan?

The straight-line distance between Soweto and Dongguan is 10,731 km (6,668 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dongguan from Soweto?

Dongguan is to the east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 68°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Dongguan?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 55 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.