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How far is Chicago, IL, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 8230 miles / 13246 kilometers / 7152 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8230.401 miles
  • 13245.546 kilometers
  • 7152.023 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
  • 8223.671 miles
  • 13234.715 kilometers
  • 7146.175 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 16 hours and 4 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Chicago generates about 1 032 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 032 kilograms equals 2 276 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W