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Distance from Mogadishu to Cairo

Straight line

3,441 km
2,138 mi · 1,858 NM

By road

4,521 km
2,809 mi

Travel time

59 h 26 min
flight ≈ 4 h 48 min

Direction

NNW 336°
initial bearing

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How far is Mogadishu from Cairo?

Mogadishu (Somalia) and Cairo (Egypt) are very far apart: 3,441 km in a straight line, that is 2,138 miles or 1,858 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mogadishu to Cairo is 4,521 km (2,809 miles), about 59 h 26 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 31% longer than the straight line.

From Mogadishu, Cairo lies to the north-west (initial bearing 336°). The route crosses from Somalia into Egypt. The halfway point is at 16.1651°, 38.8052°.

A direct flight would take about 4 h 48 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 Mogadishu from Cairo?

By road it is 4,521 km (2,809 miles) from Mogadishu to Cairo; in a straight line it is 3,441 km (2,138 miles).

How long is the drive from Mogadishu to Cairo?

About 59 h 26 min on the fastest route (4,521 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Cairo from Mogadishu?

Cairo is to the north-west of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 336°.

How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Cairo?

A direct flight would take about 4 h 48 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.