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Distance from Mogadishu to Taipei

Straight line

8,528 km
5,299 mi · 4,605 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 10 min

Direction

ENE 65°
initial bearing

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How far is Mogadishu from Taipei?

Mogadishu (Somalia) and Taipei (Taiwan) are very far apart: 8,528 km in a straight line, that is 5,299 miles or 4,605 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 Taipei, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mogadishu, Taipei lies to the north-east (initial bearing 65°). The route crosses from Somalia into Taiwan. The halfway point is at 17.0050°, 81.2368°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mogadishu from Taipei?

The straight-line distance between Mogadishu and Taipei is 8,528 km (5,299 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Taipei from Mogadishu?

Taipei is to the north-east of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 65°.

How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Taipei?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 10 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.