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Distance from Mogadishu to Lima

Straight line

13,586 km
8,442 mi · 7,336 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 29 min

Direction

WSW 257°
initial bearing

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How far is Mogadishu from Lima?

Mogadishu (Somalia) and Lima (Peru) are very far apart: 13,586 km in a straight line, that is 8,442 miles or 7,336 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Mogadishu and Lima, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mogadishu, Lima lies to the west (initial bearing 257°). The route crosses from Somalia into Peru. The halfway point is at -10.2927°, -14.7163°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 29 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mogadishu from Lima?

The straight-line distance between Mogadishu and Lima is 13,586 km (8,442 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Lima from Mogadishu?

Lima is to the west of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 257°.

How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Lima?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 29 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.