Day trip from Addis Ababa to Sodo
Sodo lies 264 km (164 mi) south-west of Addis Ababa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 264 km (164 mi) apart, Sodo is a realistic day trip from Addis Ababa: about 4 h 18 min each way by road.
| Addis Ababa | Sodo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia | Ethiopia |
| Population | 3.9 million | 204,100 |
| Elevation | 2,405 m (7,890 ft) | 2,045 m (6,709 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) | UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa) |
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Common questions
How far is Sodo from Addis Ababa?
264 km (164 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Addis Ababa; by road roughly 322 km (200 mi).
How long does it take to get from Addis Ababa to Sodo by road?
About 4 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Addis Ababa and Sodo?
No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.