How far is Richmond, VA, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 7880 miles / 12682 kilometers / 6848 nautical miles.

Distance from Mogadishu to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 7880.449 miles
• 12682.353 kilometers
• 6847.923 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

• 7873.566 miles
• 12671.275 kilometers
• 6841.941 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 15 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mogadishu and Richmond?

The time difference between Mogadishu and Richmond is 8 hours. Richmond is 8 hours behind Mogadishu.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Richmond generates about 981 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 981 kilograms equals 2 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin	Aden Adde International Airport
City:	Mogadishu
Country:	Somalia
IATA Code:	MGQ
ICAO Code:	HCMM
Coordinates:	2°0′51″N, 45°18′16″E

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W