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Distance from Maputo to São Paulo

Straight line

7,884 km
4,899 mi · 4,257 NM

By road

2,622 km
1,629 mi

Travel time

36 h 43 min
flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

WSW 252°
initial bearing

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How far is Maputo from São Paulo?

Maputo (Mozambique) and São Paulo (Brazil) are very far apart: 7,884 km in a straight line, that is 4,899 miles or 4,257 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Maputo to São Paulo is 2,622 km (1,629 miles), about 36 h 43 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Maputo, São Paulo lies to the west (initial bearing 252°). The route crosses from Mozambique into Brazil. The halfway point is at -30.9028°, -7.4879°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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 São Paulo?

By road it is 2,622 km (1,629 miles) from Maputo to São Paulo; in a straight line it is 7,884 km (4,899 miles).

How long is the drive from Maputo to São Paulo?

About 36 h 43 min on the fastest route (2,622 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is São Paulo from Maputo?

São Paulo is to the west of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 252°.

How long is the flight from Maputo to São Paulo?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 21 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.