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How far is Dessie from Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 1014 miles / 1631 kilometers / 881 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Dessie (DSE) is 1392 miles / 2241 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 56 minutes.

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Kilimanjaro to Dessie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kilimanjaro to Dessie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1013.560 miles
  • 1631.167 kilometers
  • 880.760 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
  • 1018.935 miles
  • 1639.817 kilometers
  • 885.431 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 Kilimanjaro to Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 2 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Dessie?

There is no time difference between Kilimanjaro and Dessie.

Flight carbon footprint between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Kilimanjaro to Dessie generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 334 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Kilimanjaro to Dessie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE).

Airport information

Origin Kilimanjaro International Airport
City: Kilimanjaro
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: JRO
ICAO Code: HTKJ
Coordinates: 3°25′45″S, 37°4′28″E
Destination Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E