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Distance from Soweto to Shenyang

Straight line

12,344 km
7,670 mi · 6,665 NM

By road

8,801 km
5,468 mi

Travel time

115 h 16 min
flight ≈ 15 h 56 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Shenyang?

Soweto (South Africa) and Shenyang (China) are very far apart: 12,344 km in a straight line, that is 7,670 miles or 6,665 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Shenyang is 8,801 km (5,468 miles), about 115 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Shenyang lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 11.4114°, 69.8518°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 56 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 Shenyang?

By road it is 8,801 km (5,468 miles) from Soweto to Shenyang; in a straight line it is 12,344 km (7,670 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Shenyang?

About 115 h 16 min on the fastest route (8,801 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Shenyang from Soweto?

Shenyang is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Shenyang?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 56 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.