How far is Massawa from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 1116 miles / 1795 kilometers / 969 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Massawa (MSW) is 1597 miles / 2570 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 30 hours 39 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1115.661 miles
- 1795.482 kilometers
- 969.483 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- 1118.879 miles
- 1800.661 kilometers
- 972.279 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 Cairo to Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 2 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Massawa?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Cairo to Massawa generates about 158 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 158 kilograms equals 347 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |