The straight-line distance from Maputo, Mozambique to Cape Town, South Africa is 1,623 km (1,008 miles).Cape Town is SW of Maputo.
Distance (km)
1,623
straight line
Distance (miles)
1,008
straight line
Flight Time
2 hr 30 min
estimated direct
Direction
SW
234° bearing
| Mode | Estimated Time | Distance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | 2 hr 30 min | 1,623 km | Direct flight at 800 km/h avg cruise speed |
| Driving | 26 hr 24 min | ~2,110 km | Avg 80 km/h, +30% route factor |
All times are estimates based on straight-line distance. Actual travel times vary by route, stops, and conditions.
| From | Maputo, Mozambique |
| To | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Straight-line Distance | 1,623 km (1,008 miles) |
| Bearing | 234° (SW) |
| Coordinates (Maputo) | -25.9692°, 32.5732° |
| Coordinates (Cape Town) | -33.9249°, 18.4241° |
The straight-line (as the crow flies) distance from Maputo to Cape Town is 1,623 km (1,008 miles). Cape Town is SW of Maputo.
A direct flight from Maputo to Cape Town takes approximately 2 hr 30 min, based on an average cruising speed of 800 km/h plus time for takeoff and landing.
Driving from Maputo to Cape Town takes approximately 26 hr 24 min. This estimate assumes an average speed of 80 km/h with a 30% route factor for indirect roads. Actual time will vary based on road conditions, traffic, and the specific route taken.
Cape Town is SW (234 degrees) from Maputo.
The distance from Cape Town to Maputo is the same: 1,623 km (1,008 miles). Distance between two points is the same in either direction.
Distances calculated using the Haversine formula (great-circle distance). Travel time estimates are approximate.
Coordinates sourced from public geographic databases.