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How far is Maputo from Windhoek?

The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Maputo (Maputo International Airport) is 982 miles / 1580 kilometers / 853 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Maputo (MPM) is 1146 miles / 1845 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 28 minutes.

Hosea Kutako International Airport – Maputo International Airport

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Distance from Windhoek to Maputo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 981.628 miles
  • 1579.777 kilometers
  • 853.011 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
  • 980.299 miles
  • 1577.639 kilometers
  • 851.857 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 Windhoek to Maputo?

The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Maputo International Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

What is the time difference between Windhoek and Maputo?

There is no time difference between Windhoek and Maputo.

Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Maputo International Airport (MPM)

On average, flying from Windhoek to Maputo generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Maputo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Maputo International Airport (MPM).

Airport information

Origin Hosea Kutako International Airport
City: Windhoek
Country: Namibia Flag of Namibia
IATA Code: WDH
ICAO Code: FYWH
Coordinates: 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″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