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How far is Maputo from Nairobi?

The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 1716 miles / 2762 kilometers / 1491 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo (MPM) is 2407 miles / 3873 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 27 minutes.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Maputo International Airport

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Distance from Nairobi to Maputo

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Maputo. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1716.197 miles
  • 2761.951 kilometers
  • 1491.334 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1724.330 miles
  • 2775.040 kilometers
  • 1498.402 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Nairobi to Maputo?

The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Maputo International Airport is 3 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Maputo International Airport (MPM)

On average, flying from Nairobi to Maputo generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 427 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Maputo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Maputo International Airport (MPM).

Airport information

Origin Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: NBO
ICAO Code: HKJK
Coordinates: 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E
Destination Maputo International Airport
City: Maputo
Country: Mozambique Flag of Mozambique
IATA Code: MPM
ICAO Code: FQMA
Coordinates: 25°55′14″S, 32°34′21″E

Airlines flying from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo (MPM)

Kenya Airways