Distance from Addis Ababa to Maputo
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How far is Addis Ababa from Maputo?
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) and Maputo (Mozambique) are very far apart: 3,928 km in a straight line, that is 2,441 miles or 2,121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Addis Ababa to Maputo is 5,400 km (3,355 miles), about 71 h 48 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.
From Addis Ababa, Maputo lies to the south (initial bearing 190°). The route crosses from Ethiopia into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -8.4823°, 35.8099°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 25 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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Frequently asked questions
How far is Addis Ababa from Maputo?
By road it is 5,400 km (3,355 miles) from Addis Ababa to Maputo; in a straight line it is 3,928 km (2,441 miles).
How long is the drive from Addis Ababa to Maputo?
About 71 h 48 min on the fastest route (5,400 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Maputo from Addis Ababa?
Maputo is to the south of Addis Ababa, at an initial bearing of 190°.
How long is the flight from Addis Ababa to Maputo?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 25 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.