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Distance from Harare to Maputo

Straight line

915 km
568 mi · 494 NM

By road

1,257 km
781 mi

Travel time

15 h 35 min
flight ≈ 1 h 39 min

Direction

S 170°
initial bearing

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How far is Harare from Maputo?

Harare (Zimbabwe) and Maputo (Mozambique) are quite far apart: 915 km in a straight line, that is 568 miles or 494 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Harare to Maputo is 1,257 km (781 miles), about 15 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Harare, Maputo lies to the south (initial bearing 170°). The route crosses from Zimbabwe into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -21.8984°, 31.7964°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 39 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 Harare from Maputo?

By road it is 1,257 km (781 miles) from Harare to Maputo; in a straight line it is 915 km (568 miles).

How long is the drive from Harare to Maputo?

About 15 h 35 min on the fastest route (1,257 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maputo from Harare?

Maputo is to the south of Harare, at an initial bearing of 170°.

How long is the flight from Harare to Maputo?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 39 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.