Distance from Xi’an to Soweto
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How far is Xi’an from Soweto?
Xi’an (China) and Soweto (South Africa) are very far apart: 10,854 km in a straight line, that is 6,745 miles or 5,861 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Xi’an, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 243°). The route crosses from China into South Africa. The halfway point is at 5.2475°, 66.3976°.
A direct flight would take about 14 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Xi’an
- Xi’an – Xianyang 23 km
- Xi’an – Shiyan 248 km
- Xi’an – Tianshui 294 km
- Xi’an – Luoyang 327 km
- Xi’an – Zhengzhou 436 km
- Xi’an – Xuchang 455 km
- Xi’an – Nanchong 468 km
- Xi’an – Lanzhou 504 km
- Xi’an – Taiyuan 517 km
Other distances from Soweto
- Soweto – Johannesburg 20 km
- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
- Soweto – Harare 994 km
- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
- Soweto – Antananarivo 2,176 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Xi’an from Soweto?
The straight-line distance between Xi’an and Soweto is 10,854 km (6,745 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Soweto from Xi’an?
Soweto is to the south-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 243°.
How long is the flight from Xi’an to Soweto?
A direct flight would take about 14 h 4 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.