How far is Massawa from Windhoek?
The distance between Windhoek (Hosea Kutako International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3013 miles / 4849 kilometers / 2618 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Windhoek (WDH) to Massawa (MSW) is 4374 miles / 7039 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 4 minutes.
Hosea Kutako International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Windhoek to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Windhoek to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3012.770 miles
- 4848.583 kilometers
- 2618.025 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- 3023.776 miles
- 4866.295 kilometers
- 2627.589 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 Windhoek to Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Hosea Kutako International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 6 hours and 12 minutes.
What is the time difference between Windhoek and Massawa?
The time difference between Windhoek and Massawa is 1 hour. Massawa is 1 hour ahead of Windhoek.
Flight carbon footprint between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Windhoek to Massawa generates about 336 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 336 kilograms equals 740 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Windhoek to Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Hosea Kutako International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Windhoek |
| Country: | Namibia  |
| IATA Code: | WDH |
| ICAO Code: | FYWH |
| Coordinates: | 22°28′47″S, 17°28′15″E |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |