Distance from Maputo to Mogadishu
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How far is Maputo from Mogadishu?
Maputo (Mozambique) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 3,389 km in a straight line, that is 2,106 miles or 1,830 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
By road, Maputo to Mogadishu is 4,994 km (3,103 miles), about 71 h 40 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 47% longer than the straight line.
From Maputo, Mogadishu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 26°). The route crosses from Mozambique into Somalia. The halfway point is at -12.0364°, 39.3020°.
A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Maputo – Johannesburg 454 km
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- Maputo – Soweto 473 km
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Other distances from Mogadishu
- Mogadishu – Nairobi 1,017 km
- Mogadishu – Addis Ababa 1,066 km
- Mogadishu – Dar es Salaam 1,194 km
- Mogadishu – Kampala 1,432 km
- Mogadishu – Sanaa 1,486 km
- Mogadishu – Khartoum 2,057 km
- Mogadishu – Omdurman 2,068 km
- Mogadishu – Mecca 2,237 km
- Mogadishu – Jeddah 2,263 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Maputo from Mogadishu?
By road it is 4,994 km (3,103 miles) from Maputo to Mogadishu; in a straight line it is 3,389 km (2,106 miles).
How long is the drive from Maputo to Mogadishu?
About 71 h 40 min on the fastest route (4,994 km), without traffic or stops.
In which direction is Mogadishu from Maputo?
Mogadishu is to the north-east of Maputo, at an initial bearing of 26°.
How long is the flight from Maputo to Mogadishu?
A direct flight would take about 4 h 44 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.