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How far is Massawa from Niamey?

The distance between Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2491 miles / 4010 kilometers / 2165 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Massawa (MSW) is 3312 miles / 5330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 74 hours 24 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2491.443 miles
  • 4009.588 kilometers
  • 2165.004 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
  • 2488.188 miles
  • 4004.350 kilometers
  • 2162.176 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 Niamey to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 5 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Niamey to Massawa generates about 274 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 274 kilograms equals 604 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niamey to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″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