So how long will it take vs So how long will it approximately take

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. The first phrase is more commonly used in casual conversations when asking about the duration of something. The second phrase adds the word 'approximately' to indicate a rough estimate, which can be useful when you want to emphasize that the time given is not exact.

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So how long will it take

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in casual conversations to inquire about the duration of something.

This phrase is used to ask about the amount of time needed for a particular task, event, or process.

Examples:

So how long will it take to finish the project?
So how long will it take for the food to be delivered?
So how long will it take to drive to the airport?

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Alternatives:

How long will it take?
How much time will it take?
What's the duration?
How long is the estimated time?
What's the time frame?

So how long will it approximately take

This phrase is correct and can be used when you want to emphasize that the time given is an approximate estimate.

This phrase is used to ask about the duration of something while indicating that the time provided is not exact but rather an approximation.

Examples:

So how long will it approximately take to complete the repairs?
So how long will it approximately take to reach the destination?
So how long will it approximately take to process the application?

Alternatives:

So how long will it take approximately?
Roughly how long will it take?
About how long will it take?
How long will it take, give or take?
How long will it take, more or less?

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