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Distance from Tai’an to Soweto

Straight line

11,622 km
7,222 mi · 6,275 NM

By road

8,479 km
5,269 mi

Travel time

111 h 34 min
flight ≈ 15 h 2 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Tai’an from Soweto?

Tai’an (China) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 11,622 km in a straight line, that is 7,222 miles or 6,275 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tai’an to Soweto is 8,479 km (5,269 miles), about 111 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tai’an, Soweto lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 6.9418°, 69.5167°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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 Tai’an from Soweto?

By road it is 8,479 km (5,269 miles) from Tai’an to Soweto; in a straight line it is 11,622 km (7,222 miles).

How long is the drive from Tai’an to Soweto?

About 111 h 34 min on the fastest route (8,479 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Soweto from Tai’an?

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

How long is the flight from Tai’an to Soweto?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 2 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.