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How far is Dire Dawa from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Dire Dawa (Dire Dawa Airport) is 448 miles / 721 kilometers / 389 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Dire Dawa (DIR) is 738 miles / 1187 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 6 minutes.

Massawa International Airport – Dire Dawa Airport

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448
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721
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389
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Distance from Massawa to Dire Dawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 448.085 miles
  • 721.122 kilometers
  • 389.375 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
  • 449.979 miles
  • 724.172 kilometers
  • 391.021 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 Dire Dawa?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Dire Dawa Airport is 1 hour and 20 minutes.

What is the time difference between Massawa and Dire Dawa?

There is no time difference between Massawa and Dire Dawa.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Dire Dawa Airport (DIR)

On average, flying from Massawa to Dire Dawa generates about 91 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 91 kilograms equals 201 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 Dire Dawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Dire Dawa Airport (DIR).

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 Dire Dawa Airport
City: Dire Dawa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DIR
ICAO Code: HADR
Coordinates: 9°37′28″N, 41°51′15″E