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How far is Arua from Maputo?

The distance between Maputo (Maputo International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 1995 miles / 3210 kilometers / 1733 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Maputo (MPM) to Arua (RUA) is 2886 miles / 4644 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 65 hours 5 minutes.

Maputo International Airport – Arua Airport

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1995
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3210
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1733
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Distance from Maputo to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1994.776 miles
  • 3210.281 kilometers
  • 1733.413 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
  • 2004.754 miles
  • 3226.338 kilometers
  • 1742.083 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Maputo International Airport to Arua Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Maputo International Airport (MPM) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Maputo to Arua generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 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 Arua

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

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 Arua Airport
City: Arua
Country: Uganda Flag of Uganda
IATA Code: RUA
ICAO Code: HUAR
Coordinates: 3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E