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How far is Bucharest from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 3152 miles / 5072 kilometers / 2739 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3151.849 miles
  • 5072.409 kilometers
  • 2738.882 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
  • 3161.235 miles
  • 5087.514 kilometers
  • 2747.038 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Bucharest generates about 352 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 352 kilograms equals 777 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

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 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E