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Distance from Chennai to Maputo

Straight line

6,734 km
4,184 mi · 3,636 NM

By road

722 km
449 mi

Travel time

10 h 50 min
flight ≈ 8 h 55 min

Direction

SW 230°
initial bearing

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How far is Chennai from Maputo?

Chennai (India) and Maputo (Mozambique) are very far apart: 6,734 km in a straight line, that is 4,184 miles or 3,636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Chennai to Maputo is 722 km (449 miles), about 10 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Chennai, Maputo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 230°). The route crosses from India into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -7.0330°, 57.4444°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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 Chennai from Maputo?

By road it is 722 km (449 miles) from Chennai to Maputo; in a straight line it is 6,734 km (4,184 miles).

How long is the drive from Chennai to Maputo?

About 10 h 50 min on the fastest route (722 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maputo from Chennai?

Maputo is to the south-west of Chennai, at an initial bearing of 230°.

How long is the flight from Chennai to Maputo?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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.