How far is Assab from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 283 miles / 455 kilometers / 246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Assab (ASA) is 370 miles / 596 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 7 hours 17 minutes.

Distance from Massawa to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 282.967 miles
• 455.391 kilometers
• 245.892 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

• 283.306 miles
• 455.937 kilometers
• 246.186 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 Massawa to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Assab International Airport is 1 hour and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Massawa and Assab?

There is no time difference between Massawa and Assab.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Massawa to Assab generates about 67 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 67 kilograms equals 147 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Massawa to Assab

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

Airport information

Origin	Massawa International Airport
City:	Massawa
Country:	Eritrea
IATA Code:	MSW
ICAO Code:	HHMS
Coordinates:	15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E

Destination	Assab International Airport
City:	Assab
Country:	Eritrea
IATA Code:	ASA
ICAO Code:	HHSB
Coordinates:	13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E