Distance from Nairobi to Mogadishu
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How far is Nairobi from Mogadishu?
Nairobi (Kenya) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are quite far apart: 1,018 km in a straight line, that is 632 miles or 549 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Nairobi, Mogadishu lies to the east (initial bearing 69°). The route crosses from Kenya into Somalia. The halfway point is at 0.3779°, 41.0794°.
A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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 Nairobi
- Nairobi – Kampala 503 km
- Nairobi – Dar es Salaam 673 km
- Nairobi – Addis Ababa 1,166 km
- Nairobi – Lubumbashi 1,547 km
- Nairobi – Lusaka 1,828 km
- Nairobi – Khartoum 1,930 km
- Nairobi – Omdurman 1,942 km
- Nairobi – Harare 1,944 km
Other distances from Mogadishu
- Mogadishu – Addis Ababa 1,066 km
- Mogadishu – Dar es Salaam 1,194 km
- Mogadishu – Kampala 1,432 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
Frequently asked questions
How far is Nairobi from Mogadishu?
The straight-line distance between Nairobi and Mogadishu is 1,018 km (632 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Mogadishu from Nairobi?
Mogadishu is to the east of Nairobi, at an initial bearing of 69°.
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Mogadishu?
A direct flight would take about 1 h 46 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.