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How far is Atbara from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 379 miles / 610 kilometers / 329 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Atbara (ATB) is 712 miles / 1146 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 13 hours 53 minutes.

Massawa International Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Massawa to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 379.015 miles
  • 609.966 kilometers
  • 329.355 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
  • 378.809 miles
  • 609.634 kilometers
  • 329.176 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Atbara Airport is 1 hour and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Massawa to Atbara generates about 81 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 81 kilograms equals 178 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 Atbara

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

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 Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E