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How far is Dessie from El Fasher?

The distance between El Fasher (El Fasher Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 988 miles / 1589 kilometers / 858 nautical miles.

The driving distance from El Fasher (ELF) to Dessie (DSE) is 1399 miles / 2251 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 45 minutes.

El Fasher Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from El Fasher to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 987.526 miles
  • 1589.270 kilometers
  • 858.137 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
  • 986.469 miles
  • 1587.568 kilometers
  • 857.218 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 El Fasher to Dessie?

The estimated flight time from El Fasher Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 2 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from El Fasher to Dessie generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 331 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from El Fasher to Dessie

See the map of the shortest flight path between El Fasher Airport (ELF) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE).

Airport information

Origin El Fasher Airport
City: El Fasher
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ELF
ICAO Code: HSFS
Coordinates: 13°36′53″N, 25°19′28″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