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How far is Gambela from Bahir Dar?

The distance between Bahir Dar (Bahir Dar Airport) and Gambela (Gambela Airport) is 304 miles / 490 kilometers / 264 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bahir Dar (BJR) to Gambela (GMB) is 498 miles / 802 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 47 minutes.

Bahir Dar Airport – Gambela Airport

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Distance from Bahir Dar to Gambela

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 304.164 miles
  • 489.504 kilometers
  • 264.311 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
  • 305.023 miles
  • 490.887 kilometers
  • 265.058 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 Bahir Dar to Gambela?

The estimated flight time from Bahir Dar Airport to Gambela Airport is 1 hour and 4 minutes.

What is the time difference between Bahir Dar and Gambela?

There is no time difference between Bahir Dar and Gambela.

Flight carbon footprint between Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Gambela Airport (GMB)

On average, flying from Bahir Dar to Gambela generates about 70 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 70 kilograms equals 154 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bahir Dar to Gambela

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bahir Dar Airport (BJR) and Gambela Airport (GMB).

Airport information

Origin Bahir Dar Airport
City: Bahir Dar
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: BJR
ICAO Code: HABD
Coordinates: 11°36′29″N, 37°19′17″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