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How far is Assab from Kuwait City?

The distance between Kuwait City (Kuwait International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1163 miles / 1871 kilometers / 1011 nautical miles.

Kuwait International Airport – Assab International Airport

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1163
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1871
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1011
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Distance from Kuwait City to Assab

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Kuwait City to Assab. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1162.873 miles
  • 1871.463 kilometers
  • 1010.509 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
  • 1167.233 miles
  • 1878.480 kilometers
  • 1014.298 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 Kuwait City to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Kuwait International Airport to Assab International Airport is 2 hours and 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Kuwait City and Assab?

There is no time difference between Kuwait City and Assab.

Flight carbon footprint between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Kuwait City to Assab generates about 160 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 160 kilograms equals 352 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Kuwait City to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin Kuwait International Airport
City: Kuwait City
Country: Kuwait Flag of Kuwait
IATA Code: KWI
ICAO Code: OKBK
Coordinates: 29°13′35″N, 47°58′8″E
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E