How far are Tanzania's cities from the sea?
Of the 2 cities in Tanzania MapGO measured, Mwanza is the farthest from the sea (738 km (458 miles)) and Dar es Salaam the closest (1.9 km (1.2 miles)).
Farthest from the sea first
| City | Region | To the coast | Setting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mwanza | Mwanza | 738 km (458 miles) | Far inland |
| Dar es Salaam | Dar es Salaam | 1.9 km (1.2 miles) | On the coast |
Straight-line distance from each city centre to the nearest point on the coast, measured October 19, 2026.
How far are you from the sea?
Measure from where you are standing. On a phone this uses GPS, so the answer is for your exact spot.
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Questions
Which city in Tanzania is farthest from the sea?
Of the 2 cities measured, Mwanza is the farthest from the coast: 738 km (458 miles) in a straight line.
Which city in Tanzania is closest to the sea?
Dar es Salaam, 1.9 km (1.2 miles) from the nearest shoreline in a straight line.
Are these driving distances?
No. Each figure is the straight-line distance from the city centre to the nearest point on the coast. The drive to a beach is longer and depends on the roads.
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