Distance from Mogadishu to Kampala
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How far is Mogadishu from Kampala?
Mogadishu (Somalia) and Kampala (Uganda) are quite far apart: 1,433 km in a straight line, that is 890 miles or 774 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Mogadishu, Kampala lies to the west (initial bearing 262°). The route crosses from Somalia into Uganda. The halfway point is at 1.1840°, 38.9610°.
A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Mogadishu
- Mogadishu – Nairobi 1,017 km
- Mogadishu – Addis Ababa 1,066 km
- Mogadishu – Dar es Salaam 1,194 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
Other distances from Kampala
- Kampala – Nairobi 503 km
- Kampala – Dar es Salaam 1,087 km
- Kampala – Addis Ababa 1,185 km
- Kampala – Lubumbashi 1,446 km
- Kampala – Khartoum 1,694 km
- Kampala – Omdurman 1,704 km
- Kampala – Lusaka 1,811 km
- Kampala – Kinshasa 1,987 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Mogadishu from Kampala?
The straight-line distance between Mogadishu and Kampala is 1,433 km (890 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Kampala from Mogadishu?
Kampala is to the west of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 262°.
How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Kampala?
A direct flight would take about 2 h 17 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.