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How far is Norfolk, VA, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Norfolk (Norfolk International Airport) is 7840 miles / 12617 kilometers / 6812 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Norfolk International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Norfolk

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7839.611 miles
  • 12616.631 kilometers
  • 6812.436 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
  • 7832.713 miles
  • 12605.529 kilometers
  • 6806.441 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 Norfolk?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Norfolk International Airport is 15 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Norfolk generates about 975 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 975 kilograms equals 2 150 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Norfolk

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

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 Norfolk International Airport
City: Norfolk, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORF
ICAO Code: KORF
Coordinates: 36°53′40″N, 76°12′4″W