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How far is Alta from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4793 miles / 7714 kilometers / 4165 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Alta Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Alta

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Mogadishu to Alta. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4793.200 miles
  • 7713.908 kilometers
  • 4165.177 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 4800.929 miles
  • 7726.347 kilometers
  • 4171.894 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Mogadishu to Alta?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Alta Airport is 9 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Alta generates about 557 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 557 kilograms equals 1 228 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin Aden Adde International Airport
City: Mogadishu
Country: Somalia Flag of Somalia
IATA Code: MGQ
ICAO Code: HCMM
Coordinates: 2°0′51″N, 45°18′16″E
Destination Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E