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How far is Tripoli from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Tripoli (Mitiga International Airport) is 2971 miles / 4782 kilometers / 2582 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Tripoli (MJI) is 6218 miles / 10007 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 145 hours 34 minutes.

Aden Adde International Airport – Mitiga International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Tripoli

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2971.169 miles
  • 4781.633 kilometers
  • 2581.875 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
  • 2975.895 miles
  • 4789.238 kilometers
  • 2585.982 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 Tripoli?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Mitiga International Airport is 6 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Tripoli generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 729 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 Tripoli

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

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 Mitiga International Airport
City: Tripoli
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: MJI
ICAO Code: HLLM
Coordinates: 32°53′38″N, 13°16′33″E