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Distance from Maputo to Addis Ababa

Straight line

3,928 km
2,441 mi · 2,121 NM

By road

5,401 km
3,356 mi

Travel time

71 h 45 min
flight ≈ 5 h 25 min

Direction

N 11°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from Addis Ababa?

Maputo (Mozambique) and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) are very far apart: 3,928 km in a straight line, that is 2,441 miles or 2,121 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maputo to Addis Ababa is 5,401 km (3,356 miles), about 71 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 37% longer than the straight line.

From Maputo, Addis Ababa lies to the north (initial bearing 11°). The route crosses from Mozambique into Ethiopia. The halfway point is at -8.4823°, 35.8099°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 25 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 Maputo from Addis Ababa?

By road it is 5,401 km (3,356 miles) from Maputo to Addis Ababa; in a straight line it is 3,928 km (2,441 miles).

How long is the drive from Maputo to Addis Ababa?

About 71 h 45 min on the fastest route (5,401 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Addis Ababa from Maputo?

Addis Ababa is to the north of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 11°.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Addis Ababa?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 25 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.