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Distance from Maputo to Kolkata

Straight line

8,061 km
5,009 mi · 4,353 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 35 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from Kolkata?

Maputo (Mozambique) and Kolkata (India) are very far apart: 8,061 km in a straight line, that is 5,009 miles or 4,353 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Maputo, Kolkata lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Mozambique into India. The halfway point is at -1.9248°, 60.8791°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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 Kolkata?

The straight-line distance between Maputo and Kolkata is 8,061 km (5,009 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Kolkata from Maputo?

Kolkata is to the north-east of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Kolkata?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 35 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.