Driving Time from Kismayo to Mogadishu
Driving from Kismayo to Mogadishu is about 310 mi and takes roughly 5 hr 33 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Kismayo and Mogadishu are about 254 mi (410 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 310 mi (500 km), a drive of about 5 hr 33 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 58 min.
| Straight-line distance | 254 mi / 410 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 310 mi / 500 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 5 hr 33 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 58 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $39 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 0.840, 43.944 |
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
Kismayo to Mogadishu is about 254 mi (410 km) in a straight line, and roughly 310 mi (500 km) by road.