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Distance from Soweto to Maputo

Straight line

474 km
294 mi · 256 NM

By road

570 km
354 mi

Travel time

6 h 39 min
flight ≈ 1 h 6 min

Direction

E 87°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Maputo?

Soweto (South Africa) and Maputo (Mozambique) are a medium distance apart: 474 km in a straight line, that is 294 miles or 256 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Maputo is 570 km (354 miles), about 6 h 39 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 20% longer than the straight line.

From Soweto, Maputo lies to the east (initial bearing 87°). The route crosses from South Africa into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -26.1359°, 30.2239°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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 Maputo?

By road it is 570 km (354 miles) from Soweto to Maputo; in a straight line it is 474 km (294 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Maputo?

About 6 h 39 min on the fastest route (570 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maputo from Soweto?

Maputo is to the east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 87°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Maputo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 6 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.