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Distance from Soweto to Mumbai

Straight line

6,988 km
4,342 mi · 3,773 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 14 min

Direction

NE 49°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Mumbai?

Soweto (South Africa) and Mumbai (India) are very far apart: 6,988 km in a straight line, that is 4,342 miles or 3,773 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Soweto, Mumbai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 49°). The route crosses from South Africa into India. The halfway point is at -3.8931°, 50.9941°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 14 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 Mumbai?

The straight-line distance between Soweto and Mumbai is 6,988 km (4,342 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mumbai from Soweto?

Mumbai is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 49°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Mumbai?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 14 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.