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How far is Axum from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 112 miles / 180 kilometers / 97 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Axum (AXU) is 196 miles / 316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 5 hours 36 minutes.

Massawa International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Massawa to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 112.080 miles
  • 180.375 kilometers
  • 97.395 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
  • 112.545 miles
  • 181.124 kilometers
  • 97.799 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Axum Airport is 42 minutes.

What is the time difference between Massawa and Axum?

There is no time difference between Massawa and Axum.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Massawa to Axum generates about 42 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 42 kilograms equals 91 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E