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How far is Maputo from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 4715 miles / 7588 kilometers / 4097 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Maputo International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Maputo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4715.120 miles
  • 7588.250 kilometers
  • 4097.327 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
  • 4707.281 miles
  • 7575.634 kilometers
  • 4090.515 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 Rio De Janeiro to Maputo?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Maputo International Airport is 9 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Maputo International Airport (MPM)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Maputo generates about 547 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 547 kilograms equals 1 206 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Maputo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Maputo International Airport (MPM).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
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