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Distance from Soweto to Harbin

Straight line

12,708 km
7,897 mi · 6,862 NM

By road

9,085 km
5,645 mi

Travel time

119 h 22 min
flight ≈ 16 h 23 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Harbin?

Soweto (South Africa) and Harbin (China) are very far apart: 12,708 km in a straight line, that is 7,897 miles or 6,862 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Harbin is 9,085 km (5,645 miles), about 119 h 22 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Harbin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 14.6291°, 68.9732°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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 Harbin?

By road it is 9,085 km (5,645 miles) from Soweto to Harbin; in a straight line it is 12,708 km (7,897 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Harbin?

About 119 h 22 min on the fastest route (9,085 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harbin from Soweto?

Harbin is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Harbin?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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.