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Distance from Dhaka to Mogadishu

Straight line

5,411 km
3,362 mi · 2,922 NM

By road

4,922 km
3,058 mi

Travel time

62 h 56 min
flight ≈ 7 h 16 min

Direction

WSW 250°
initial bearing

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How far is Dhaka from Mogadishu?

Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 5,411 km in a straight line, that is 3,362 miles or 2,922 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dhaka to Mogadishu is 4,922 km (3,058 miles), about 62 h 56 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dhaka, Mogadishu lies to the west (initial bearing 250°). The route crosses from Bangladesh into Somalia. The halfway point is at 13.8957°, 66.8358°.

A direct flight would take about 7 h 16 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 Dhaka from Mogadishu?

By road it is 4,922 km (3,058 miles) from Dhaka to Mogadishu; in a straight line it is 5,411 km (3,362 miles).

How long is the drive from Dhaka to Mogadishu?

About 62 h 56 min on the fastest route (4,922 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Dhaka?

Mogadishu is to the west of Dhaka, at an initial bearing of 250°.

How long is the flight from Dhaka to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 7 h 16 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.