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Distance from Jeddah to Mogadishu

Straight line

2,253 km
1,400 mi · 1,217 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 3 h 19 min

Direction

SSE 162°
initial bearing

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How far is Jeddah from Mogadishu?

Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are quite far apart: 2,253 km in a straight line, that is 1,400 miles or 1,217 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Jeddah, Mogadishu lies to the south (initial bearing 162°). The route crosses from Saudi Arabia into Somalia. The halfway point is at 11.7801°, 42.3750°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 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 Jeddah from Mogadishu?

The straight-line distance between Jeddah and Mogadishu is 2,253 km (1,400 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Jeddah?

Mogadishu is to the south of Jeddah, at an initial bearing of 162°.

How long is the flight from Jeddah to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 19 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.