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Distance from Baghdad to Mogadishu

Straight line

3,467 km
2,154 mi · 1,872 NM

By road

5,896 km
3,664 mi

Travel time

76 h 29 min
flight ≈ 4 h 50 min

Direction

S 178°
initial bearing

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How far is Baghdad from Mogadishu?

Baghdad (Iraq) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 3,467 km in a straight line, that is 2,154 miles or 1,872 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Baghdad to Mogadishu is 5,896 km (3,664 miles), about 76 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 70% longer than the straight line.

From Baghdad, Mogadishu lies to the south (initial bearing 178°). The route crosses from Iraq into Somalia. The halfway point is at 17.6894°, 44.9144°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Baghdad from Mogadishu?

By road it is 5,896 km (3,664 miles) from Baghdad to Mogadishu; in a straight line it is 3,467 km (2,154 miles).

How long is the drive from Baghdad to Mogadishu?

About 76 h 29 min on the fastest route (5,896 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Baghdad?

Mogadishu is to the south of Baghdad, at an initial bearing of 178°.

How long is the flight from Baghdad to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 50 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.