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How far is Dessie from Cairo?

The distance between Cairo (Cairo International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 1415 miles / 2277 kilometers / 1229 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Cairo (CAI) to Dessie (DSE) is 1865 miles / 3002 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 37 hours 24 minutes.

Cairo International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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1415
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Distance from Cairo to Dessie

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cairo to Dessie. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1414.688 miles
  • 2276.720 kilometers
  • 1229.331 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
  • 1419.587 miles
  • 2284.605 kilometers
  • 1233.588 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 Cairo to Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Cairo International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 3 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Cairo to Dessie generates about 174 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 174 kilograms equals 384 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 Dessie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE).

Airport information

Origin Cairo International Airport
City: Cairo
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: CAI
ICAO Code: HECA
Coordinates: 30°7′18″N, 31°24′20″E
Destination Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E