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How far is Massawa from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2770 miles / 4458 kilometers / 2407 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Massawa (MSW) is 3629 miles / 5840 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 80 hours 55 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Massawa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2770.121 miles
  • 4458.078 kilometers
  • 2407.169 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
  • 2767.813 miles
  • 4454.364 kilometers
  • 2405.164 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 Accra to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 5 hours and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Accra to Massawa generates about 307 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 307 kilograms equals 677 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E