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How far is Atbara from Gambela?

The distance between Gambela (Gambela Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 660 miles / 1061 kilometers / 573 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gambela (GMB) to Atbara (ATB) is 885 miles / 1424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 18 hours 54 minutes.

Gambela Airport – Atbara Airport

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660
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573
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Distance from Gambela to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 659.554 miles
  • 1061.449 kilometers
  • 573.137 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
  • 662.899 miles
  • 1066.832 kilometers
  • 576.043 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Gambela Airport to Atbara Airport is 1 hour and 44 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gambela Airport (GMB) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Gambela to Atbara generates about 120 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 120 kilograms equals 265 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 Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gambela Airport (GMB) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

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 Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E