How far is Massawa from Durban?
The distance between Durban (King Shaka International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3162 miles / 5089 kilometers / 2748 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Durban (DUR) to Massawa (MSW) is 4438 miles / 7142 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 90 hours 53 minutes.
King Shaka International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Durban to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Durban to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3162.001 miles
- 5088.747 kilometers
- 2747.704 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- 3177.115 miles
- 5113.071 kilometers
- 2760.837 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 Durban to Massawa?
The estimated flight time from King Shaka International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 6 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the time difference between Durban and Massawa?
The time difference between Durban and Massawa is 1 hour. Massawa is 1 hour ahead of Durban.
Flight carbon footprint between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Durban to Massawa generates about 354 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 354 kilograms equals 780 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Durban to Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | King Shaka International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Durban |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | DUR |
| ICAO Code: | FALE |
| Coordinates: | 29°37′0″S, 31°6′29″E |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |