Distance from Maputo to Cape Town
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How far is Maputo from Cape Town?
Maputo (Mozambique) and Cape Town (South Africa) are quite far apart: 1,624 km in a straight line, that is 1,009 miles or 877 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Maputo, Cape Town lies to the south-west (initial bearing 234°). The route crosses from Mozambique into South Africa. The halfway point is at -30.1354°, 25.7885°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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 Maputo
- Maputo – Pretoria 440 km
- Maputo – Johannesburg 454 km
- Maputo – Durban 459 km
- Maputo – Soweto 473 km
- Maputo – Harare 919 km
- Maputo – Lusaka 1,256 km
- Maputo – Lubumbashi 1,678 km
- Maputo – Antananarivo 1,723 km
Other distances from Cape Town
- Cape Town – Soweto 1,243 km
- Cape Town – Johannesburg 1,262 km
- Cape Town – Durban 1,272 km
- Cape Town – Pretoria 1,308 km
- Cape Town – Harare 2,187 km
- Cape Town – Lusaka 2,285 km
- Cape Town – Lubumbashi 2,641 km
- Cape Town – Luanda 2,840 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Maputo from Cape Town?
The straight-line distance between Maputo and Cape Town is 1,624 km (1,009 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Cape Town from Maputo?
Cape Town is to the south-west of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 234°.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Cape Town?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 32 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.