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How far is Lexington, KY, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Lexington (Lexington Blue Grass Airport) is 8223 miles / 13233 kilometers / 7145 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Lexington Blue Grass Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Lexington

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8222.694 miles
  • 13233.143 kilometers
  • 7145.326 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
  • 8215.550 miles
  • 13221.646 kilometers
  • 7139.118 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 Lexington?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Lexington Blue Grass Airport is 16 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Lexington generates about 1 031 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 031 kilograms equals 2 273 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Lexington

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Lexington Blue Grass Airport (LEX).

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 Lexington Blue Grass Airport
City: Lexington, KY
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LEX
ICAO Code: KLEX
Coordinates: 38°2′11″N, 84°36′21″W