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How far is Wadi Halfa from Gambela?

The distance between Gambela (Gambela Airport) and Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) is 962 miles / 1548 kilometers / 836 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Gambela (GMB) to Wadi Halfa (WHF) is 1264 miles / 2034 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 26 hours 25 minutes.

Gambela Airport – Wadi Halfa Airport

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962
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1548
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836
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Distance from Gambela to Wadi Halfa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 961.777 miles
  • 1547.830 kilometers
  • 835.761 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
  • 966.223 miles
  • 1554.985 kilometers
  • 839.625 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 Wadi Halfa?

The estimated flight time from Gambela Airport to Wadi Halfa Airport is 2 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Gambela Airport (GMB) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF)

On average, flying from Gambela to Wadi Halfa generates about 148 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 148 kilograms equals 327 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 Wadi Halfa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Gambela Airport (GMB) and Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF).

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 Wadi Halfa Airport
City: Wadi Halfa
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: WHF
ICAO Code: HSSW
Coordinates: 21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″E