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How far is Atbara from Alexandria?

The distance between Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 949 miles / 1528 kilometers / 825 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (HBE) to Atbara (ATB) is 1366 miles / 2199 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 6 minutes.

Borg El Arab Airport – Atbara Airport

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949
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825
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Distance from Alexandria to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 949.428 miles
  • 1527.956 kilometers
  • 825.030 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
  • 952.666 miles
  • 1533.168 kilometers
  • 827.844 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 Alexandria to Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Borg El Arab Airport to Atbara Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Atbara generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 325 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

Airport information

Origin Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″E
Destination Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E