How far is it from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay?

The distance between Rumphi and Nkhata Bay is 71 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay?

The drive from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.

The fastest route from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay covers 71 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.

Nkhata Bay lies roughly to the south-east of Rumphi.

The drive from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay mainly follows M1, M5. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on M1.

Distance: 71 miDuration: 1 h 30 min

Driving from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay takes about 1 h 30 min via M1. The distance is 71 mi. The straight-line distance is 51 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions17 · 71 mi

The return trip from Nkhata Bay to Rumphi covers roughly the same distance, 71 mi.

No notable attractions were found along this route.

Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 September 2026.

How far is it from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay?: The distance between Rumphi and Nkhata Bay is 71 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay?: The drive from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay takes approximately 1 h 30 min by car.
What is the best route from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay?: The fastest route from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay covers 71 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 30 min.
Which direction is Nkhata Bay from Rumphi?: Nkhata Bay lies roughly to the south-east of Rumphi.
Which roads does the route from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay follow?: The drive from Rumphi to Nkhata Bay mainly follows M1, M5. The longest single stretch is 36 mi on M1.