Distance from Soweto to Yangon
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How far is Soweto from Yangon?
Soweto (South Africa) and Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) are very far apart: 8,788 km in a straight line, that is 5,460 miles or 4,745 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Yangon lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from South Africa into Myanmar (Burma). The halfway point is at -5.7096°, 63.2765°.
A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Soweto from Yangon?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Yangon is 8,788 km (5,460 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Yangon from Soweto?
Yangon is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 65°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Yangon?
A direct flight would take about 11 h 29 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.