How far is Abu Simbel from Wadi Halfa?

The distance between Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) and Abu Simbel (Abu Simbel Airport) is 40 miles / 64 kilometers / 35 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Abu Simbel (ABS) is 160 miles / 257 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 4 hours 13 minutes.

Distance from Wadi Halfa to Abu Simbel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wadi Halfa to Abu Simbel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 39.867 miles
• 64.160 kilometers
• 34.644 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

• 40.029 miles
• 64.421 kilometers
• 34.785 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 Wadi Halfa to Abu Simbel?

The estimated flight time from Wadi Halfa Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wadi Halfa and Abu Simbel?

The time difference between Wadi Halfa and Abu Simbel is 1 hour. Abu Simbel is 1 hour ahead of Wadi Halfa.

Flight carbon footprint between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)

On average, flying from Wadi Halfa to Abu Simbel generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wadi Halfa to Abu Simbel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).

Airport information

Origin	Wadi Halfa Airport
City:	Wadi Halfa
Country:	Sudan
IATA Code:	WHF
ICAO Code:	HSSW
Coordinates:	21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″E

Destination	Abu Simbel Airport
City:	Abu Simbel
Country:	Egypt
IATA Code:	ABS
ICAO Code:	HEBL
Coordinates:	22°22′33″N, 31°36′42″E