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How far is Axum from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 946 miles / 1522 kilometers / 822 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Axum (AXU) is 1331 miles / 2142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 8 minutes.

Aden Adde International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 945.795 miles
  • 1522.110 kilometers
  • 821.874 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
  • 949.501 miles
  • 1528.073 kilometers
  • 825.093 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mogadishu and Axum?

There is no time difference between Mogadishu and Axum.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Axum generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Mogadishu to Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E