Distance from Soweto to Kolkata
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How far is Soweto from Kolkata?
Soweto (South Africa) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,466 km in a straight line, that is 5,261 miles or 4,571 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Kolkata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from South Africa into India. The halfway point is at -2.1443°, 58.6014°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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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
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Other distances from Kolkata
- Kolkata – Hāora 5 km
- Kolkata – Khulna 126 km
- Kolkata – Dhaka 245 km
- Kolkata – Chittagong 357 km
- Kolkata – Patna 470 km
- Kolkata – Varanasi 624 km
- Kolkata – Kathmandu 648 km
- Kolkata – Nowrangapur 708 km
- Kolkata – Allahābād 736 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Kolkata?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Kolkata is 8,466 km (5,261 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kolkata from Soweto?
Kolkata is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 56°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Kolkata?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 5 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.