Distance from Johannesburg to Soweto
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Johannesburg0 mJohannesburg, colloquially known as Jozi, Joburg, or "the City of Gold", is the capital city of the province of Gauteng and the largest city in South Africa. In 2022, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality…
Soweto0 mSoweto is a township of the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality in Gauteng, South Africa and one of the suburbs of Johannesburg, bordering the city's mining belt in the south. Its name is an English syllabi…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Johannesburg to Soweto?
It is 20 km in a straight line from Johannesburg to Soweto. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Soweto?
A direct flight takes about 46 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Johannesburg to Soweto?
Around 20 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.