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How far is Atbara from Wadi Halfa?

The distance between Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 326 miles / 525 kilometers / 284 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Atbara (ATB) is 556 miles / 894 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 11 hours 47 minutes.

Wadi Halfa Airport – Atbara Airport

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326
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525
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284
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Distance from Wadi Halfa to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 326.328 miles
  • 525.173 kilometers
  • 283.571 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
  • 327.286 miles
  • 526.715 kilometers
  • 284.404 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Wadi Halfa Airport to Atbara Airport is 1 hour and 7 minutes.

What is the time difference between Wadi Halfa and Atbara?

There is no time difference between Wadi Halfa and Atbara.

Flight carbon footprint between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Wadi Halfa to Atbara generates about 73 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 73 kilograms equals 161 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 Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

Airport information

Origin Wadi Halfa Airport
City: Wadi Halfa
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: WHF
ICAO Code: HSSW
Coordinates: 21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″E
Destination Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E