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How far is Charleston, SC, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Charleston (Charleston International Airport) is 8147 miles / 13111 kilometers / 7079 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Charleston International Airport

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13111
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7079
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Flight time duration
15 h 55 min
CO2 emission
1 020 kg

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Distance from Mogadishu to Charleston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8146.578 miles
  • 13110.647 kilometers
  • 7079.183 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
  • 8138.978 miles
  • 13098.416 kilometers
  • 7072.579 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 Charleston?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Charleston International Airport is 15 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Charleston International Airport (CHS)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Charleston generates about 1 020 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 020 kilograms equals 2 248 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Charleston

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

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 Charleston International Airport
City: Charleston, SC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: CHS
ICAO Code: KCHS
Coordinates: 32°53′54″N, 80°2′25″W