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Distance from Soweto to Lahore

Straight line

8,083 km
5,023 mi · 4,365 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 36 min

Direction

NE 40°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Lahore?

Soweto (South Africa) and Lahore (Pakistan) are very far apart: 8,083 km in a straight line, that is 5,023 miles or 4,365 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Soweto, Lahore lies to the north-east (initial bearing 40°). The route crosses from South Africa into Pakistan. The halfway point is at 2.8783°, 50.4766°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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 Lahore?

The straight-line distance between Soweto and Lahore is 8,083 km (5,023 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Lahore from Soweto?

Lahore is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 40°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Lahore?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 36 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.