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How far is Sirte from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Sirte (Ghardabiya Airbase) is 2741 miles / 4411 kilometers / 2382 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Mogadishu (MGQ) to Sirte (SRX) is 5707 miles / 9185 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 151 hours 37 minutes.

Aden Adde International Airport – Ghardabiya Airbase

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Distance from Mogadishu to Sirte

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2740.817 miles
  • 4410.917 kilometers
  • 2381.705 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
  • 2745.709 miles
  • 4418.791 kilometers
  • 2385.956 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 Sirte?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Ghardabiya Airbase is 5 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Sirte generates about 303 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 303 kilograms equals 669 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 Sirte

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Ghardabiya Airbase (SRX).

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 Ghardabiya Airbase
City: Sirte
Country: Libya Flag of Libya
IATA Code: SRX
ICAO Code: HLGD
Coordinates: 31°3′48″N, 16°35′41″E