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Distance from Suzhou to Soweto

Straight line

11,721 km
7,283 mi · 6,329 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 15 h 9 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Suzhou from Soweto?

Suzhou (China) and Soweto (South Africa) 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.

From Suzhou, Soweto lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. 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 Suzhou from Soweto?

The straight-line distance between Suzhou and Soweto is 11,721 km (7,283 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Soweto from Suzhou?

Soweto is to the west of Suzhou, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Suzhou to Soweto?

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.