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How far is Massawa from Asmara?

The distance between Asmara (Asmara International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 40 miles / 65 kilometers / 35 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Asmara (ASM) to Massawa (MSW) is 71 miles / 114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 26 minutes.

Asmara International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Asmara to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 40.176 miles
  • 64.657 kilometers
  • 34.912 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
  • 40.227 miles
  • 64.739 kilometers
  • 34.956 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 Asmara to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Asmara International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Asmara and Massawa?

There is no time difference between Asmara and Massawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Asmara to Massawa generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Asmara to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Asmara International Airport (ASM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″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