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How far is Raleigh, NC, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) is 8000 miles / 12874 kilometers / 6952 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Raleigh–Durham International Airport

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Distance from Mogadishu to Raleigh

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7999.691 miles
  • 12874.255 kilometers
  • 6951.542 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
  • 7992.517 miles
  • 12862.709 kilometers
  • 6945.307 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 Raleigh?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Raleigh–Durham International Airport is 15 hours and 38 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Raleigh generates about 998 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 998 kilograms equals 2 201 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Raleigh

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU).

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 Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W