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Distance from Kampala to Antananarivo

Straight line

2,683 km
1,667 mi · 1,448 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 51 min

Direction

SE 143°
initial bearing

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How far is Kampala from Antananarivo?

Kampala (Uganda) and Antananarivo (Madagascar) are very far apart: 2,683 km in a straight line, that is 1,667 miles or 1,448 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Kampala and Antananarivo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Kampala, Antananarivo lies to the south-east (initial bearing 143°). The route crosses from Uganda into Madagascar. The halfway point is at -9.3770°, 39.8506°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kampala from Antananarivo?

The straight-line distance between Kampala and Antananarivo is 2,683 km (1,667 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Antananarivo from Kampala?

Antananarivo is to the south-east of Kampala, at an initial bearing of 143°.

How long is the flight from Kampala to Antananarivo?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 51 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.