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Distance from Mogadishu to Tokyo

Straight line

10,275 km
6,385 mi · 5,548 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 13 h 21 min

Direction

NE 54°
initial bearing

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How far is Mogadishu from Tokyo?

Mogadishu (Somalia) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 10,275 km in a straight line, that is 6,385 miles or 5,548 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 Tokyo, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Mogadishu, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 54°). The route crosses from Somalia into Japan. The halfway point is at 26.5428°, 86.1568°.

A direct flight would take about 13 h 21 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Mogadishu from Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Mogadishu and Tokyo is 10,275 km (6,385 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Tokyo from Mogadishu?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 54°.

How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 13 h 21 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.