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How far is Washington D.C. from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 7848 miles / 12630 kilometers / 6820 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Washington D.C.

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7847.771 miles
  • 12629.762 kilometers
  • 6819.526 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
  • 7841.073 miles
  • 12618.984 kilometers
  • 6813.706 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 Washington D.C.?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 15 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Washington D.C. generates about 976 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 976 kilograms equals 2 152 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Washington D.C.

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

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 Washington Dulles International Airport
City: Washington D.C.
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: IAD
ICAO Code: KIAD
Coordinates: 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W