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Distance from Rio de Janeiro to Maputo

Straight line

7,578 km
4,709 mi · 4,092 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 58 min

Direction

ESE 110°
initial bearing

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How far is Rio de Janeiro from Maputo?

Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Maputo (Mozambique) are very far apart: 7,578 km in a straight line, that is 4,709 miles or 4,092 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Rio de Janeiro, Maputo lies to the east (initial bearing 110°). The route crosses from Brazil into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -29.9277°, -5.8403°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 58 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 Rio de Janeiro from Maputo?

The straight-line distance between Rio de Janeiro and Maputo is 7,578 km (4,709 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Maputo from Rio de Janeiro?

Maputo is to the east of Rio de Janeiro, at an initial bearing of 110°.

How long is the flight from Rio de Janeiro to Maputo?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 58 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.