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How far is Massawa from Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Kilimanjaro (Kilimanjaro International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 1322 miles / 2127 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Kilimanjaro (JRO) to Massawa (MSW) is 1881 miles / 3027 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 39 hours 51 minutes.

Kilimanjaro International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Kilimanjaro to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1321.917 miles
  • 2127.419 kilometers
  • 1148.714 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
  • 1328.944 miles
  • 2138.728 kilometers
  • 1154.821 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 Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kilimanjaro and Massawa?

There is no time difference between Kilimanjaro and Massawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Kilimanjaro to Massawa generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 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 Massawa

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

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 Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E