Distance from Soweto to Lusaka
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How far is Soweto from Lusaka?
Soweto (South Africa) and Lusaka (Zambia) are quite far apart: 1,203 km in a straight line, that is 748 miles or 650 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Lusaka lies to the north (initial bearing 2°). The route crosses from South Africa into Zambia. The halfway point is at -20.8374°, 28.0806°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h (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 – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Other distances from Lusaka
- Lusaka – Harare 399 km
- Lusaka – Lubumbashi 426 km
- Lusaka – Pretoria 1,150 km
- Lusaka – Johannesburg 1,201 km
- Lusaka – Maputo 1,256 km
- Lusaka – Dar es Salaam 1,531 km
- Lusaka – Durban 1,631 km
- Lusaka – Luanda 1,791 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Lusaka?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Lusaka is 1,203 km (748 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Lusaka from Soweto?
Lusaka is to the north of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 2°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Lusaka?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 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.