Distance from Soweto to Mogadishu
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How far is Soweto from Mogadishu?
Soweto (South Africa) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 3,653 km in a straight line, that is 2,270 miles or 1,973 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Soweto, Mogadishu lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from South Africa into Somalia. The halfway point is at -12.2531°, 37.0780°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
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- Soweto – Pretoria 67 km
- Soweto – Maputo 473 km
- Soweto – Durban 506 km
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- Soweto – Lusaka 1,209 km
- Soweto – Cape Town 1,243 km
- Soweto – Lubumbashi 1,625 km
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- Mogadishu – Nairobi 1,017 km
- 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 Soweto from Mogadishu?
The straight-line distance between Soweto and Mogadishu is 3,653 km (2,270 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Mogadishu from Soweto?
Mogadishu is to the north-east of Soweto, at an initial bearing of 33°.
How long is the flight from Soweto to Mogadishu?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 4 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.