Distance from Soweto to Kinshasa
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How far is Soweto from Kinshasa?
Soweto (South Africa) and Kinshasa (Congo - Kinshasa) are very far apart: 2,772 km in a straight line, that is 1,722 miles or 1,497 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Kinshasa lies to the north-west (initial bearing 329°). The route crosses from South Africa into Congo - Kinshasa. The halfway point is at -15.3852°, 21.2521°.
A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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
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- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 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 Kinshasa
- Kinshasa – Brazzaville 8 km
- Kinshasa – Luanda 551 km
- Kinshasa – Yaoundé 1,004 km
- Kinshasa – Douala 1,121 km
- Kinshasa – Port Harcourt 1,369 km
- Kinshasa – Lubumbashi 1,567 km
- Kinshasa – Benin City 1,601 km
- Kinshasa – Lagos 1,785 km
- Kinshasa – Maiduguri 1,814 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Kinshasa?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Kinshasa is 2,772 km (1,722 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kinshasa from Soweto?
Kinshasa is to the north-west of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 329°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Kinshasa?
A direct flight would take about 3 h 58 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.