Distance from Yangon to Soweto
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How far is Yangon from Soweto?
Yangon (Myanmar (Burma)) and Soweto (South Africa) 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.
By road, Yangon to Soweto is 7,678 km (4,771 miles), about 106 h 33 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.
From Yangon, Soweto lies to the south-west (initial bearing 238°). The route crosses from Myanmar (Burma) into South Africa. 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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- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Yangon from Soweto?
By road it is 7,678 km (4,771 miles) from Yangon to Soweto; in a straight line it is 8,788 km (5,460 miles).
How long is the drive from Yangon to Soweto?
About 106 h 33 min on the fastest route (7,678 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Soweto from Yangon?
Soweto is to the south-west of Yangon, at an initial bearing of 238°.
How long is the flight from Yangon to Soweto?
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.