Distance from Johannesburg to Maputo
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How far is Johannesburg from Maputo?
Johannesburg (South Africa) and Maputo (Mozambique) are a medium distance apart: 455 km in a straight line, that is 283 miles or 246 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Johannesburg, Maputo lies to the east (initial bearing 88°). The route crosses from South Africa into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -26.1017°, 30.3157°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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 Johannesburg
- Johannesburg – Soweto 20 km
- Johannesburg – Pretoria 53 km
- Johannesburg – Durban 501 km
- Johannesburg – Harare 981 km
- Johannesburg – Lusaka 1,201 km
- Johannesburg – Cape Town 1,262 km
- Johannesburg – Lubumbashi 1,618 km
- Johannesburg – Antananarivo 2,156 km
Other distances from Maputo
- Maputo – Pretoria 440 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 Johannesburg from Maputo?
The straight-line distance between Johannesburg and Maputo is 455 km (283 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Maputo from Johannesburg?
Maputo is to the east of Johannesburg, at an initial bearing of 88°.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Maputo?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 4 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.