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How far is Addis Ababa from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) is 462 miles / 743 kilometers / 401 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Addis Ababa (ADD) is 723 miles / 1163 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 31 minutes.

Massawa International Airport – Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Distance from Massawa to Addis Ababa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 461.627 miles
  • 742.917 kilometers
  • 401.143 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
  • 463.981 miles
  • 746.705 kilometers
  • 403.189 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 Massawa to Addis Ababa?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 1 hour and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Massawa and Addis Ababa?

There is no time difference between Massawa and Addis Ababa.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

On average, flying from Massawa to Addis Ababa generates about 93 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 93 kilograms equals 205 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Massawa to Addis Ababa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E