How far is Atbara from Cairo?
The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 870 miles / 1401 kilometers / 756 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Atbara (ATB) is 1235 miles / 1988 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 23 hours 47 minutes.
Cairo International Airport – Atbara Airport
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Distance from Cairo to Atbara
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Atbara. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 870.415 miles
- 1400.797 kilometers
- 756.370 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- 873.655 miles
- 1406.012 kilometers
- 759.186 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 Atbara?
The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Atbara Airport is 2 hours and 8 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Atbara?
Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Atbara Airport (ATB)
On average, flying from Cairo to Atbara generates about 141 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 141 kilograms equals 311 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 Atbara
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Atbara Airport (ATB).
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 | Atbara Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Atbara |
| Country: | Sudan  |
| IATA Code: | ATB |
| ICAO Code: | HSAT |
| Coordinates: | 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E |