Distance from Soweto to Durban
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How far is Soweto from Durban?
Soweto (South Africa) and Durban (South Africa) are a medium distance apart: 505 km in a straight line, that is 314 miles or 273 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Durban lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). Both cities are in South Africa. The halfway point is at -28.0720°, 29.4174°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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 – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Other distances from Durban
- Durban – Maputo 459 km
- Durban – Johannesburg 501 km
- Durban – Pretoria 536 km
- Durban – Cape Town 1,272 km
- Durban – Harare 1,338 km
- Durban – Lusaka 1,631 km
- Durban – Lubumbashi 2,056 km
- Durban – Antananarivo 2,064 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Durban?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Durban is 505 km (314 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Durban from Soweto?
Durban is to the south-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 143°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Durban?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 8 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.