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Distance from Beijing to Mogadishu

Straight line

8,256 km
5,130 mi · 4,458 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 49 min

Direction

W 259°
initial bearing

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How far is Beijing from Mogadishu?

Beijing (China) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 8,256 km in a straight line, that is 5,130 miles or 4,458 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Beijing, Mogadishu lies to the west (initial bearing 259°). The route crosses from China into Somalia. The halfway point is at 25.1230°, 75.5067°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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 Beijing from Mogadishu?

The straight-line distance between Beijing and Mogadishu is 8,256 km (5,130 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Beijing?

Mogadishu is to the west of Beijing, at an initial bearing of 259°.

How long is the flight from Beijing to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 49 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.