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Distance from Tehran to Mogadishu

Straight line

3,779 km
2,348 mi · 2,040 NM

By road

1,434 km
891 mi

Travel time

19 h 10 min
flight ≈ 5 h 13 min

Direction

S 191°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Mogadishu?

Tehran (Iran) and Mogadishu (Somalia) are very far apart: 3,779 km in a straight line, that is 2,348 miles or 2,040 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Mogadishu is 1,434 km (891 miles), about 19 h 10 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Mogadishu lies to the south (initial bearing 191°). The route crosses from Iran into Somalia. The halfway point is at 18.8902°, 48.0683°.

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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 Tehran from Mogadishu?

By road it is 1,434 km (891 miles) from Tehran to Mogadishu; in a straight line it is 3,779 km (2,348 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Mogadishu?

About 19 h 10 min on the fastest route (1,434 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Mogadishu from Tehran?

Mogadishu is to the south of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 191°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Mogadishu?

A direct flight would take about 5 h 13 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.