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Driving from Mbeya to Katumba

Katumba lies 41 km (26 mi) south-east of Mbeya, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 38 min without stops, over roughly 50 km (31 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

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MbeyaKatumba
CountryTanzaniaTanzania
Population541,603108,558
Elevation1,697 m (5,568 ft)1,387 m (4,551 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam)

Where to book car hire from Mbeya to Katumba

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Staying in Katumba

Live rooms and prices for Katumba are in the search below.

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Common questions

How far is Katumba from Mbeya?

41 km (26 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Mbeya; by road roughly 50 km (31 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mbeya to Katumba by car?

About 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mbeya and Katumba?

No, both are on Africa/Dar_es_Salaam at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.