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How far is Asmara from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 905 miles / 1456 kilometers / 786 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Asmara (ASM) is 1343 miles / 2161 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 4 minutes.

Wau Airport – Asmara International Airport

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905
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1456
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786
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Distance from Wau to Asmara

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Wau to Asmara. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 905.019 miles
  • 1456.487 kilometers
  • 786.440 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
  • 905.816 miles
  • 1457.770 kilometers
  • 787.133 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 Wau to Asmara?

The estimated flight time from Wau Airport to Asmara International Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)

On average, flying from Wau to Asmara generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 317 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wau to Asmara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Asmara International Airport (ASM).

Airport information

Origin Wau Airport
City: Wau
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: WUU
ICAO Code: HSWW
Coordinates: 7°43′32″N, 27°58′30″E
Destination Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E