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Distance from Maputo to Los Angeles

Straight line

17,084 km
10,616 mi · 9,225 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 51 min

Direction

WNW 295°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from Los Angeles?

Maputo (Mozambique) and Los Angeles (United States) are very far apart: 17,084 km in a straight line, that is 10,616 miles or 9,225 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 Maputo and Los Angeles, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Maputo, Los Angeles lies to the north-west (initial bearing 295°). The route crosses from Mozambique into United States. The halfway point is at 15.4981°, -33.9141°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 51 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Maputo from Los Angeles?

The straight-line distance between Maputo and Los Angeles is 17,084 km (10,616 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Los Angeles from Maputo?

Los Angeles is to the north-west of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 295°.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Los Angeles?

A direct flight would take about 21 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.