Distance from Maapi to Gerald

🇧🇼 Maapi, Botswana🇺🇸 Gerald, United States

Maapi → Gerald
14,005 km
8,702 miles · 7,562 nautical miles
MaapiGerald
17 h 54 min
Flight (if direct)
8 d 10 h
Driving time (est.)
west-northwest
Direction (302°)
-8 h
Time difference

About this route

Spanning 14,005 km (8,702 miles), the route from Maapi to Gerald is a genuine long-haul journey crossing multiple time zones. Where a non-stop flight is available, it would take roughly 17 h 54 min — otherwise expect at least one connection.

The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Hoboksar, China.

MetricValue
Straight-line distance14,005 km / 8,702 mi / 7,562 nmi
Estimated road distance18,207 km / 11,313 mi
Estimated flight time17 h 54 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise)
Estimated driving time8 d 10 h (90 km/h average)
Initial bearing302° — west-northwest
Geographic midpointNear Hoboksar, China
Time differenceGerald is -8 h (UTC+02:00 → UTC-06:00)
Maapi coordinates-22.7579, 27.35
Gerald coordinates38.3998, -91.3307

Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Maapi and Gerald — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Gerald from Maapi?
Gerald is 14,005 km (8,702 miles) from Maapi measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 18,207 km (11,313 mi).
How long is the flight from Maapi to Gerald?
If a direct flight operates between Maapi and Gerald, it would take approximately 17 h 54 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Maapi and Gerald?
Gerald has 8 hours behind Maapi. Maapi uses UTC+02:00 and Gerald uses UTC-06:00.
What is the halfway point between Maapi and Gerald?
The geographic midpoint between Maapi and Gerald is near Hoboksar, China, roughly 7,003 km from each city.
In which direction is Gerald from Maapi?
Gerald lies to the west-northwest of Maapi, at an initial bearing of 302°.