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How far is Kigali from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Kigali (Kigali International Airport) is 1084 miles / 1744 kilometers / 942 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Kigali (KGL) is 1433 miles / 2306 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 21 minutes.

Aden Adde International Airport – Kigali International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Kigali

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1083.895 miles
  • 1744.360 kilometers
  • 941.879 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
  • 1083.149 miles
  • 1743.159 kilometers
  • 941.231 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 Kigali?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Kigali International Airport is 2 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Kigali International Airport (KGL)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Kigali generates about 156 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 156 kilograms equals 344 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 Kigali

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

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 Kigali International Airport
City: Kigali
Country: Rwanda Flag of Rwanda
IATA Code: KGL
ICAO Code: HRYR
Coordinates: 1°58′7″S, 30°8′22″E