Distance from Cairo to Maputo
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How far is Cairo from Maputo?
Cairo (Egypt) and Maputo (Mozambique) are very far apart: 6,202 km in a straight line, that is 3,854 miles or 3,349 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Cairo, Maputo lies to the south (initial bearing 179°). The route crosses from Egypt into Mozambique. The halfway point is at 2.0487°, 31.9291°.
A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Cairo
- Cairo – Giza 7 km
- Cairo – Alexandria 180 km
- Cairo – Amman 494 km
- Cairo – Beirut 585 km
- Cairo – Nicosia 602 km
- Cairo – Damascus 611 km
- Cairo – Muratpaşa 761 km
- Cairo – Antalya 763 km
- Cairo – Mersin 814 km
Other distances from Maputo
- Maputo – Pretoria 440 km
- Maputo – Johannesburg 454 km
- Maputo – Durban 459 km
- Maputo – Soweto 473 km
- Maputo – Harare 919 km
- Maputo – Lusaka 1,256 km
- Maputo – Cape Town 1,624 km
- Maputo – Lubumbashi 1,678 km
- Maputo – Antananarivo 1,723 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Cairo from Maputo?
The straight-line distance between Cairo and Maputo is 6,202 km (3,854 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Maputo from Cairo?
Maputo is to the south of Cairo, at an initial bearing of 179°.
How long is the flight from Cairo to Maputo?
A direct flight would take about 8 h 15 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.