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Distance from Maputo to Chennai

Straight line

6,734 km
4,184 mi · 3,636 NM

By road

722 km
449 mi

Travel time

10 h 40 min
flight ≈ 8 h 55 min

Direction

NE 56°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from Chennai?

Maputo (Mozambique) and Chennai (India) are very far apart: 6,734 km in a straight line, that is 4,184 miles or 3,636 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maputo to Chennai is 722 km (449 miles), about 10 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Maputo, Chennai lies to the north-east (initial bearing 56°). The route crosses from Mozambique into India. The halfway point is at -7.0330°, 57.4444°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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 Chennai?

By road it is 722 km (449 miles) from Maputo to Chennai; in a straight line it is 6,734 km (4,184 miles).

How long is the drive from Maputo to Chennai?

About 10 h 40 min on the fastest route (722 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chennai from Maputo?

Chennai is to the north-east of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 56°.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Chennai?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 55 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.