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Distance from Soweto to Nanchong

Straight line

10,441 km
6,488 mi · 5,638 NM

By road

8,024 km
4,986 mi

Travel time

106 h 27 min
flight ≈ 13 h 33 min

Direction

ENE 57°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Nanchong?

Soweto (South Africa) and Nanchong (China) are very far apart: 10,441 km in a straight line, that is 6,488 miles or 5,638 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Nanchong is 8,024 km (4,986 miles), about 106 h 27 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Nanchong lies to the north-east (initial bearing 57°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 2.9160°, 65.9706°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 33 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 Nanchong?

By road it is 8,024 km (4,986 miles) from Soweto to Nanchong; in a straight line it is 10,441 km (6,488 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Nanchong?

About 106 h 27 min on the fastest route (8,024 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Nanchong from Soweto?

Nanchong is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 57°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Nanchong?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 33 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.