How far is Massawa from Axum?
The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 112 miles / 180 kilometers / 97 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Axum (AXU) to Massawa (MSW) is 196 miles / 316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 36 minutes.
Axum Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Axum to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Axum to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 112.080 miles
- 180.375 kilometers
- 97.395 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- 112.545 miles
- 181.124 kilometers
- 97.799 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 Axum to Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Massawa International Airport is 42 minutes.
What is the time difference between Axum and Massawa?
Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Axum to Massawa generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 91 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Axum to Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Axum Airport (AXU) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Axum Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Axum |
| Country: | Ethiopia  |
| IATA Code: | AXU |
| ICAO Code: | HAAX |
| Coordinates: | 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |