Distance from Mahajanga to Nampula
How far is it from Mahajanga to Nampula? About 471 mi in a straight line and 575 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Mahajanga and Nampula are about 471 mi (759 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 575 mi (926 km), a drive of about 9 hr 45 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 22 min.
| Straight-line distance | 471 mi / 759 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 575 mi / 926 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 9 hr 45 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 22 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $72 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -15.444, 42.787 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Mahajanga to Nampula is about 471 mi (759 km) in a straight line, and roughly 575 mi (926 km) by road.