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How far is Gambela from Atbara?

The distance between Atbara (Atbara Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 660 miles / 1061 kilometers / 573 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Atbara (ATB) to Gambela (GMB) is 886 miles / 1426 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 53 minutes.

Atbara Airport – Gambela Airport

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660
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573
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Distance from Atbara to Gambela

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Atbara to Gambela. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 659.554 miles
  • 1061.449 kilometers
  • 573.137 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
  • 662.899 miles
  • 1066.832 kilometers
  • 576.043 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 Atbara to Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Atbara Airport to Gambela Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Atbara Airport (ATB) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Atbara to Gambela generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Atbara to Gambela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Atbara Airport (ATB) and Gambela Airport (GMB).

Airport information

Origin Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E
Destination Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E