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Distance from São Paulo to Maputo

Straight line

7,884 km
4,899 mi · 4,257 NM

By road

2,629 km
1,634 mi

Travel time

36 h 50 min
flight ≈ 10 h 21 min

Direction

ESE 111°
initial bearing

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How far is São Paulo from Maputo?

São Paulo (Brazil) and Maputo (Mozambique) 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, São Paulo to Maputo is 2,629 km (1,634 miles), about 36 h 50 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From São Paulo, Maputo lies to the east (initial bearing 111°). The route crosses from Brazil into Mozambique. 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 São Paulo from Maputo?

By road it is 2,629 km (1,634 miles) from São Paulo to Maputo; in a straight line it is 7,884 km (4,899 miles).

How long is the drive from São Paulo to Maputo?

About 36 h 50 min on the fastest route (2,629 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Maputo from São Paulo?

Maputo is to the east of São Paulo, at an initial bearing of 111°.

How long is the flight from São Paulo to Maputo?

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.