Distance from Soweto to London
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How far is Soweto from London?
Soweto (South Africa) and London (United Kingdom) are very far apart: 9,041 km in a straight line, that is 5,618 miles or 4,882 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Soweto to London is 5,977 km (3,714 miles), about 74 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Soweto, London lies to the north (initial bearing 343°). The route crosses from South Africa into United Kingdom. The halfway point is at 12.9807°, 16.4429°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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
- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 km
- 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 London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from London?
By road it is 5,977 km (3,714 miles) from Soweto to London; in a straight line it is 9,041 km (5,618 miles).
How long is the drive from Soweto to London?
About 74 h 59 min on the fastest route (5,977 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is London from Soweto?
London is to the north of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 343°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to London?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 48 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.