Distance from Maputo to Richards Bay
How far is it from Maputo to Richards Bay? About 198 mi in a straight line and 241 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Maputo and Richards Bay are about 198 mi (318 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 241 mi (388 km), a drive of about 4 hr 19 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 52 min.
| Straight-line distance | 198 mi / 318 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 241 mi / 388 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 4 hr 19 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 52 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $30 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -27.375, 32.314 |
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
Maputo to Richards Bay is about 198 mi (318 km) in a straight line, and roughly 241 mi (388 km) by road.