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Distance from Mogadishu to Xi’an

Straight line

7,474 km
4,644 mi · 4,035 NM

By road

7,215 km
4,483 mi

Travel time

88 h 35 min
flight ≈ 9 h 51 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Mogadishu from Xi’an?

Mogadishu (Somalia) and Xi’an (China) are very far apart: 7,474 km in a straight line, that is 4,644 miles or 4,035 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Mogadishu to Xi’an is 7,215 km (4,483 miles), about 88 h 35 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Mogadishu, Xi’an lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Somalia into China. The halfway point is at 21.0552°, 73.7778°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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 Xi’an?

By road it is 7,215 km (4,483 miles) from Mogadishu to Xi’an; in a straight line it is 7,474 km (4,644 miles).

How long is the drive from Mogadishu to Xi’an?

About 88 h 35 min on the fastest route (7,215 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Xi’an from Mogadishu?

Xi’an is to the north-east of Mogadishu, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Mogadishu to Xi’an?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 51 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.