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Distance from Shenzhen to Mogadishu

Straight line

7,745 km
4,813 mi · 4,182 NM

By road

8,671 km
5,388 mi

Travel time

104 h 41 min
flight ≈ 10 h 11 min

Direction

W 263°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Mogadishu?

Shenzhen (China) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 7,745 km in a straight line, that is 4,813 miles or 4,182 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Mogadishu is 8,671 km (5,388 miles), about 104 h 41 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 12% longer than the straight line.

From Shenzhen, Mogadishu lies to the west (initial bearing 263°). The route crosses from China into Somalia. The halfway point is at 14.7802°, 78.1623°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 11 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 Shenzhen from Mogadishu?

By road it is 8,671 km (5,388 miles) from Shenzhen to Mogadishu; in a straight line it is 7,745 km (4,813 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Mogadishu?

About 104 h 41 min on the fastest route (8,671 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Shenzhen?

Mogadishu is to the west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 263°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 11 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.