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How far is Assab from Sana'a?

The distance between Sana'a (Sanaa International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 196 miles / 316 kilometers / 170 nautical miles.

Sanaa International Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Sana'a to Assab

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Sana'a to Assab. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 196.144 miles
  • 315.663 kilometers
  • 170.445 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
  • 196.766 miles
  • 316.665 kilometers
  • 170.985 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 Sana'a to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Sanaa International Airport to Assab International Airport is 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Sana'a and Assab?

There is no time difference between Sana'a and Assab.

Flight carbon footprint between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Sana'a to Assab generates about 54 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 54 kilograms equals 119 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Sana'a to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Sanaa International Airport (SAH) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin Sanaa International Airport
City: Sana'a
Country: Yemen Flag of Yemen
IATA Code: SAH
ICAO Code: OYSN
Coordinates: 15°28′34″N, 44°13′10″E
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E