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How far is Phalaborwa from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 163 miles / 262 kilometers / 142 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maputo (MPM) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 257 miles / 414 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 6 hours 9 minutes.

Maputo International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Maputo to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 162.946 miles
  • 262.236 kilometers
  • 141.596 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
  • 163.301 miles
  • 262.807 kilometers
  • 141.904 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 Maputo to Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 48 minutes.

What is the time difference between Maputo and Phalaborwa?

There is no time difference between Maputo and Phalaborwa.

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Maputo to Phalaborwa generates about 49 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 49 kilograms equals 108 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Maputo to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E