Distance from Mogadishu to Mombasa
How far is it from Mogadishu to Mombasa? About 575 mi in a straight line and 702 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Mogadishu and Mombasa are about 575 mi (926 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 702 mi (1,130 km), a drive of about 11 hr 53 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 33 min.
| Straight-line distance | 575 mi / 926 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 702 mi / 1,130 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 11 hr 53 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 33 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $88 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -1.010, 42.506 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Mogadishu to Mombasa is about 575 mi (926 km) in a straight line, and roughly 702 mi (1,130 km) by road.