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How far is Massawa from Johannesburg?

The distance between Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2962 miles / 4767 kilometers / 2574 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Johannesburg (HLA) to Massawa (MSW) is 4071 miles / 6551 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 11 minutes.

Lanseria International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Johannesburg to Massawa

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Johannesburg to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2962.196 miles
  • 4767.193 kilometers
  • 2574.078 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
  • 2976.051 miles
  • 4789.490 kilometers
  • 2586.118 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 Johannesburg to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Lanseria International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 6 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Johannesburg to Massawa generates about 330 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 330 kilograms equals 727 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Johannesburg to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E
Destination Massawa International Airport
City: Massawa
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: MSW
ICAO Code: HHMS
Coordinates: 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E