How far is Arua from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 997 miles / 1604 kilometers / 866 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Arua (RUA) is 1354 miles / 2179 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 5 minutes.

Distance from Mogadishu to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 996.766 miles
• 1604.140 kilometers
• 866.166 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

• 995.680 miles
• 1602.392 kilometers
• 865.222 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Arua Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

What is the time difference between Mogadishu and Arua?

There is no time difference between Mogadishu and Arua.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Arua generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 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 Arua

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

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	Arua Airport
City:	Arua
Country:	Uganda
IATA Code:	RUA
ICAO Code:	HUAR
Coordinates:	3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E