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Distance from Addis Ababa to Harare

Straight line

3,088 km
1,919 mi · 1,667 NM

By road

4,144 km
2,575 mi

Travel time

56 h 14 min
flight ≈ 4 h 22 min

Direction

SSW 196°
initial bearing

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How far is Addis Ababa from Harare?

Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Harare (Zimbabwe) are very far apart: 3,088 km in a straight line, that is 1,919 miles or 1,667 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Addis Ababa to Harare is 4,144 km (2,575 miles), about 56 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 34% longer than the straight line.

From Addis Ababa, Harare lies to the south (initial bearing 196°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Zimbabwe. The halfway point is at -4.4113°, 34.9709°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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 Addis Ababa from Harare?

By road it is 4,144 km (2,575 miles) from Addis Ababa to Harare; in a straight line it is 3,088 km (1,919 miles).

How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Harare?

About 56 h 14 min on the fastest route (4,144 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Harare from Addis Ababa?

Harare is to the south of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 196°.

How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Harare?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 22 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.