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How far is Axum from Alexandria?

The distance between Alexandria (Borg El Arab Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 1290 miles / 2076 kilometers / 1121 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Alexandria (HBE) to Axum (AXU) is 1690 miles / 2719 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 34 hours 5 minutes.

Borg El Arab Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Alexandria to Axum

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Alexandria to Axum. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1290.226 miles
  • 2076.418 kilometers
  • 1121.176 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
  • 1294.025 miles
  • 2082.531 kilometers
  • 1124.477 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 Alexandria to Axum?

The estimated flight time from Borg El Arab Airport to Axum Airport is 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Alexandria to Axum generates about 166 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 166 kilograms equals 366 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Alexandria to Axum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Borg El Arab Airport (HBE) and Axum Airport (AXU).

Airport information

Origin Borg El Arab Airport
City: Alexandria
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: HBE
ICAO Code: HEBA
Coordinates: 30°55′3″N, 29°41′47″E
Destination Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E