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How far is Axum from Wau?

The distance between Wau (Wau Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 856 miles / 1377 kilometers / 743 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wau (WUU) to Axum (AXU) is 1398 miles / 2250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 33 hours 35 minutes.

Wau Airport – Axum Airport

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856
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1377
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743
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Distance from Wau to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 855.566 miles
  • 1376.900 kilometers
  • 743.466 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
  • 855.983 miles
  • 1377.571 kilometers
  • 743.829 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Wau Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wau Airport (WUU) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Wau to Axum generates about 140 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 140 kilograms equals 308 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 Axum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wau Airport (WUU) and Axum Airport (AXU).

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E