How far is Assab from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1376 miles / 2214 kilometers / 1196 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Assab (ASA) is 1961 miles / 3156 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 40 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Assab International Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Assab
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Assab. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1375.981 miles
- 2214.426 kilometers
- 1195.695 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- 1379.584 miles
- 2220.225 kilometers
- 1198.826 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 Cairo to Assab?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Assab International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Assab?
The time difference between Cairo and Assab is 1 hour. Assab is 1 hour ahead of Cairo.
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Assab International Airport (ASA)
On average, flying from Cairo to Assab generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cairo to Assab
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Assab International Airport (ASA).
Airport information
| Origin | Cairo International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cairo |
| Country: | Egypt  |
| IATA Code: | CAI |
| ICAO Code: | HECA |
| Coordinates: | 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E |
| Destination | Assab International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Assab |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | ASA |
| ICAO Code: | HHSB |
| Coordinates: | 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E |