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How far is Abu Simbel from Gambela?

The distance between Gambela (Gambela Airport) and Abu Simbel (Abu Simbel Airport) is 999 miles / 1608 kilometers / 868 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gambela (GMB) to Abu Simbel (ABS) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 15 minutes.

Gambela Airport – Abu Simbel Airport

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Distance from Gambela to Abu Simbel

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gambela to Abu Simbel. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 999.109 miles
  • 1607.911 kilometers
  • 868.202 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
  • 1003.736 miles
  • 1615.357 kilometers
  • 872.223 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 Gambela to Abu Simbel?

The estimated flight time from Gambela Airport to Abu Simbel Airport is 2 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gambela Airport (GMB) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS)

On average, flying from Gambela to Abu Simbel generates about 151 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 151 kilograms equals 332 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Gambela to Abu Simbel

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gambela Airport (GMB) and Abu Simbel Airport (ABS).

Airport information

Origin Gambela Airport
City: Gambela
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: GMB
ICAO Code: HAGM
Coordinates: 8°7′43″N, 34°33′47″E
Destination Abu Simbel Airport
City: Abu Simbel
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: ABS
ICAO Code: HEBL
Coordinates: 22°22′33″N, 31°36′42″E