Day trip from Tanga to Moshi
Moshi lies 274 km (170 mi) north-west of Tanga, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 274 km (170 mi) apart, Moshi is a realistic day trip from Tanga: about 4 h 27 min each way by road.
| Tanga | Moshi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Tanzania | Tanzania |
| Population | 393,429 | 221,733 |
| Elevation | 22 m (72 ft) | 854 m (2,802 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) | UTC+3 (Africa/Dar_es_Salaam) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Moshi
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Staying in Moshi
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Common questions
How far is Moshi from Tanga?
274 km (170 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tanga; by road roughly 334 km (207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tanga to Moshi by road?
About 4 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tanga and Moshi?
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.