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How far is Massawa from Port Sudan?

The distance between Port Sudan (Port Sudan New International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 295 miles / 474 kilometers / 256 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Port Sudan (PZU) to Massawa (MSW) is 661 miles / 1063 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 39 minutes.

Port Sudan New International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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295
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Distance from Port Sudan to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 294.682 miles
  • 474.245 kilometers
  • 256.072 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
  • 295.654 miles
  • 475.809 kilometers
  • 256.916 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 Port Sudan to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Port Sudan New International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 1 hour and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Port Sudan to Massawa generates about 68 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 68 kilograms equals 151 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Port Sudan to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Port Sudan New International Airport (PZU) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Port Sudan New International Airport
City: Port Sudan
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: PZU
ICAO Code: HSPN
Coordinates: 19°26′0″N, 37°14′2″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