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How far is Massawa from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3156 miles / 5079 kilometers / 2743 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Massawa International Airport

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3156
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2743
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Distance from Amsterdam to Massawa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Amsterdam to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3156.111 miles
  • 5079.268 kilometers
  • 2742.585 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
  • 3158.414 miles
  • 5082.975 kilometers
  • 2744.587 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 Amsterdam to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Massawa International Airport is 6 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Massawa generates about 353 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 353 kilograms equals 778 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″E
Destination Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E