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Distance from Sydney to Maputo

Straight line

10,752 km
6,681 mi · 5,806 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 56 min

Direction

SW 233°
initial bearing

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How far is Sydney from Maputo?

Sydney (Australia) and Maputo (Mozambique) are very far apart: 10,752 km in a straight line, that is 6,681 miles or 5,806 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Sydney and Maputo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Sydney, Maputo lies to the south-west (initial bearing 233°). The route crosses from Australia into Mozambique. The halfway point is at -48.3650°, 88.0640°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Sydney from Maputo?

The straight-line distance between Sydney and Maputo is 10,752 km (6,681 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Maputo from Sydney?

Maputo is to the south-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 233°.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Maputo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 56 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.