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How far is Lydd from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Lydd (Lydd Airport) is 4243 miles / 6828 kilometers / 3687 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Lydd Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Lydd

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4242.523 miles
  • 6827.680 kilometers
  • 3686.652 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
  • 4248.406 miles
  • 6837.147 kilometers
  • 3691.764 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 Lydd?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Lydd Airport is 8 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Lydd Airport (LYX)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Lydd generates about 487 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 487 kilograms equals 1 073 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Lydd

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

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 Lydd Airport
City: Lydd
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: LYX
ICAO Code: EGMD
Coordinates: 50°57′21″N, 0°56′21″E