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How far is Williston, ND, from Mogadishu?

The distance between Mogadishu (Aden Adde International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 8504 miles / 13685 kilometers / 7389 nautical miles.

Aden Adde International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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8504
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13685
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7389
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Flight time duration
16 h 36 min
CO2 emission
1 073 kg

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Distance from Mogadishu to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 8503.533 miles
  • 13685.110 kilometers
  • 7389.368 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
  • 8497.443 miles
  • 13675.309 kilometers
  • 7384.076 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Aden Adde International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 16 hours and 36 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Mogadishu to Williston generates about 1 073 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 1 073 kilograms equals 2 365 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Mogadishu to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W