Mumbai, India → Muscat, Oman · ✈ 2h 29min · 🚗 25h 42min
854 nautical miles · Time difference: -1h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Mumbai to Muscat is 1,582 km (983 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 29min.
The straight-line distance from Mumbai, India to Muscat, Oman is approximately 1,582 kilometers (983 miles or 854 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Muscat is located northwest of Mumbai. Mumbai is in Asia, in the West India region of India, while Muscat is in Asia, in Muscat, Oman. Both cities are in Asia.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,582 km | ~2h 29min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,057 km | ~25h 42min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~1,898 km | ~15h 49min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Mumbai to Muscat. For 1,582 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,057 km, fuel costs for driving from Mumbai to Muscat are approximately $165–$309 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Mumbai sits at 19.0760°N, 72.8777°E, while Muscat is located at 23.5880°N, 58.3829°E. The initial compass bearing from Mumbai to Muscat is 291° (WNW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Mumbai heading roughly WNW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 4.51° and the longitude difference is 14.49°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Mumbai and Muscat is approximately 21.4882°N, 65.7424°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 791 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Muscat is roughly 1 hour behind Mumbai. When it is 09:00 in Mumbai, it is approximately 08:00 in Muscat. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Mumbai is a major city in India with a population of approximately 12,442,373. Located in the West India region, it is an important hub in Asia. As one of the largest cities in India, Mumbai is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
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Muscat is a notable city in Oman with a population of approximately 1,421,409. Situated in the Muscat region, it serves as a key destination in Asia. Muscat offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Oman.
1,582 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,582 km between Mumbai and Muscat means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 5.3 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 29min.
Combined, Mumbai and Muscat have a population of over 13,863,782 people, making this a major urban corridor.
The straight-line distance from Mumbai to Muscat is approximately 1,582 kilometers (983 miles, 854 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 29min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 25h 42min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Muscat is approximately -1h behind compared to Mumbai.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,057 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,582 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.