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Distance from Soweto to Suzhou

Straight line

11,721 km
7,283 mi · 6,329 NM

By road

9,117 km
5,665 mi

Travel time

118 h 37 min
flight ≈ 15 h 9 min

Direction

ENE 62°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Suzhou?

Soweto (South Africa) and Suzhou (China) are very far apart: 11,721 km in a straight line, that is 7,283 miles or 6,329 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Suzhou is 9,117 km (5,665 miles), about 118 h 37 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Suzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 62°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 3.6456°, 72.7750°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 9 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 Suzhou?

By road it is 9,117 km (5,665 miles) from Soweto to Suzhou; in a straight line it is 11,721 km (7,283 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Suzhou?

About 118 h 37 min on the fastest route (9,117 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Suzhou from Soweto?

Suzhou is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 62°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Suzhou?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 9 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.