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How far is Nairobi from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 1715 miles / 2760 kilometers / 1490 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maputo (MPM) to Nairobi (WIL) is 2413 miles / 3883 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 51 hours 37 minutes.

Maputo International Airport – Wilson Airport

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Distance from Maputo to Nairobi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1714.771 miles
  • 2759.657 kilometers
  • 1490.096 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
  • 1722.913 miles
  • 2772.760 kilometers
  • 1497.171 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 Nairobi?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Wilson Airport (WIL)

On average, flying from Maputo to Nairobi 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 Maputo to Nairobi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Wilson Airport (WIL).

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 Wilson Airport
City: Nairobi
Country: Kenya Flag of Kenya
IATA Code: WIL
ICAO Code: HKNW
Coordinates: 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E