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Distance from Soweto to Harare

Straight line

991 km
616 mi · 535 NM

By road

1,141 km
709 mi

Travel time

12 h 18 min
flight ≈ 1 h 44 min

Direction

NNE 20°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Harare?

Soweto (South Africa) and Harare (Zimbabwe) are quite far apart: 991 km in a straight line, that is 616 miles or 535 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Harare is 1,141 km (709 miles), about 12 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 15% longer than the straight line.

From Soweto, Harare lies to the north (initial bearing 20°). The route crosses from South Africa into Zimbabwe. The halfway point is at -22.0555°, 29.5037°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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 Harare?

By road it is 1,141 km (709 miles) from Soweto to Harare; in a straight line it is 991 km (616 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Harare?

About 12 h 18 min on the fastest route (1,141 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harare from Soweto?

Harare is to the north of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 20°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Harare?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 44 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.