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How far is Asmara from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 40 miles / 65 kilometers / 35 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Asmara (ASM) is 71 miles / 114 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 1 hour 26 minutes.

Massawa International Airport – Asmara International Airport

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Distance from Massawa to Asmara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 40.176 miles
  • 64.657 kilometers
  • 34.912 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
  • 40.227 miles
  • 64.739 kilometers
  • 34.956 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 Asmara?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Asmara International Airport is 34 minutes.

What is the time difference between Massawa and Asmara?

There is no time difference between Massawa and Asmara.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)

On average, flying from Massawa to Asmara generates about 31 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 31 kilograms equals 68 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 Asmara

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Asmara International Airport
City: Asmara
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASM
ICAO Code: HHAS
Coordinates: 15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E