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Distance from Soweto to Wuhan

Straight line

11,133 km
6,918 mi · 6,011 NM

By road

8,583 km
5,333 mi

Travel time

112 h 34 min
flight ≈ 14 h 25 min

Direction

ENE 61°
initial bearing

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How far is Soweto from Wuhan?

Soweto (South Africa) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 11,133 km in a straight line, that is 6,918 miles or 6,011 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Soweto to Wuhan is 8,583 km (5,333 miles), about 112 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Soweto, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 61°). The route crosses from South Africa into China. The halfway point is at 2.9584°, 69.9653°.

A direct flight would take about 14 h 25 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 8,583 km (5,333 miles) from Soweto to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 11,133 km (6,918 miles).

How long is the drive from Soweto to Wuhan?

About 112 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,583 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Soweto?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 61°.

How long is the flight from Soweto to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 14 h 25 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.