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Distance from Soweto to Tianjin

Straight line

11,747 km
7,299 mi · 6,343 NM

By road

8,238 km
5,119 mi

Travel time

109 h 1 min
flight ≈ 15 h 11 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Tianjin?

Soweto (South Africa) and Tianjin (China) are very far apart: 11,747 km in a straight line, that is 7,299 miles or 6,343 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Tianjin is 8,238 km (5,119 miles), about 109 h 1 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Tianjin lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 8.9904°, 68.4228°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 11 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 Tianjin?

By road it is 8,238 km (5,119 miles) from Soweto to Tianjin; in a straight line it is 11,747 km (7,299 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Tianjin?

About 109 h 1 min on the fastest route (8,238 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Tianjin from Soweto?

Tianjin is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Tianjin?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 11 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.