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How far is Bedford, MA, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 7456 miles / 12000 kilometers / 6479 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Mogadishu to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7456.424 miles
  • 11999.952 kilometers
  • 6479.456 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
  • 7450.660 miles
  • 11990.676 kilometers
  • 6474.447 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Hanscom Field is 14 hours and 37 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Bedford generates about 920 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 920 kilograms equals 2 028 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Hanscom Field (BED).

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 Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W