How far is Massawa from Algiers?
The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2647 miles / 4260 kilometers / 2300 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Massawa (MSW) is 5367 miles / 8638 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 101 hours 32 minutes.
Houari Boumediene Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Algiers to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Algiers to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2646.772 miles
- 4259.567 kilometers
- 2299.982 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- 2646.319 miles
- 4258.838 kilometers
- 2299.588 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 Algiers to Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Massawa International Airport is 5 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Algiers and Massawa?
The time difference between Algiers and Massawa is 2 hours. Massawa is 2 hours ahead of Algiers.
Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Algiers to Massawa generates about 292 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 292 kilograms equals 645 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | Houari Boumediene Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Algiers |
| Country: | Algeria  |
| IATA Code: | ALG |
| ICAO Code: | DAAG |
| Coordinates: | 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |