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Distance from Soweto to Seoul

Straight line

12,502 km
7,768 mi · 6,751 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 16 h 8 min

Direction

ENE 58°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Seoul?

Soweto (South Africa) and Seoul (South Korea) are very far apart: 12,502 km in a straight line, that is 7,768 miles or 6,751 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Soweto, Seoul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 58°). The route crosses from South Africa into South Korea. The halfway point is at 8.6483°, 73.2838°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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 Seoul?

The straight-line distance between Soweto and Seoul is 12,502 km (7,768 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Seoul from Soweto?

Seoul is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 58°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Seoul?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 8 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.