Distance from Maputo to Yaoundé
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How far is Maputo from Yaoundé?
Maputo (Mozambique) and Yaoundé (Cameroon) are very far apart: 4,007 km in a straight line, that is 2,490 miles or 2,164 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Maputo to Yaoundé is 5,968 km (3,708 miles), about 78 h 8 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 49% longer than the straight line.
From Maputo, Yaoundé lies to the north-west (initial bearing 323°). The route crosses from Mozambique into Cameroon. The halfway point is at -11.2335°, 21.4958°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 31 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Maputo from Yaoundé?
By road it is 5,968 km (3,708 miles) from Maputo to Yaoundé; in a straight line it is 4,007 km (2,490 miles).
How long is the drive from Maputo to Yaoundé?
About 78 h 8 min on the fastest route (5,968 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Yaoundé from Maputo?
Yaoundé is to the north-west of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 323°.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Yaoundé?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 31 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.