Air Miles Calculator logo

How far is Assab from Axum?

The distance between Axum (Axum Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 271 miles / 436 kilometers / 235 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Axum (AXU) to Assab (ASA) is 561 miles / 903 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 12 hours 38 minutes.

Axum Airport – Assab International Airport

Distance arrow
271
Miles
Distance arrow
436
Kilometers
Distance arrow
235
Nautical miles

Search flights

Distance from Axum to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 270.649 miles
  • 435.567 kilometers
  • 235.187 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
  • 270.425 miles
  • 435.206 kilometers
  • 234.993 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 Axum to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Axum Airport to Assab International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.

What is the time difference between Axum and Assab?

There is no time difference between Axum and Assab.

Flight carbon footprint between Axum Airport (AXU) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Axum to Assab generates about 65 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 65 kilograms equals 143 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Axum to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Axum Airport (AXU) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E