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Distance from Maputo to Pretoria

Straight line

441 km
274 mi · 238 NM

By road

521 km
324 mi

Travel time

6 h 3 min
flight ≈ 1 h 3 min

Direction

W 272°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from Pretoria?

Maputo (Mozambique) and Pretoria (South Africa) are a medium distance apart: 441 km in a straight line, that is 274 miles or 238 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maputo to Pretoria is 521 km (324 miles), about 6 h 3 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Maputo, Pretoria lies to the west (initial bearing 272°). The route crosses from Mozambique into South Africa. The halfway point is at -25.8717°, 30.3835°.

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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 Pretoria?

By road it is 521 km (324 miles) from Maputo to Pretoria; in a straight line it is 441 km (274 miles).

How long is the drive from Maputo to Pretoria?

About 6 h 3 min on the fastest route (521 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Pretoria from Maputo?

Pretoria is to the west of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 272°.

How long is the flight from Maputo to Pretoria?

A direct flight would take about 1 h 3 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.