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How far is Malakal from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Malakal (Malakal Airport) is 669 miles / 1077 kilometers / 581 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Massawa (MSW) to Malakal (MAK) is 1014 miles / 1632 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 56 minutes.

Massawa International Airport – Malakal Airport

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669
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Distance from Massawa to Malakal

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 669.063 miles
  • 1076.752 kilometers
  • 581.399 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
  • 669.899 miles
  • 1078.097 kilometers
  • 582.126 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 Malakal?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Malakal Airport is 1 hour and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Malakal Airport (MAK)

On average, flying from Massawa to Malakal generates about 121 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 121 kilograms equals 267 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 Malakal

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

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 Malakal Airport
City: Malakal
Country: South Sudan Flag of South Sudan
IATA Code: MAK
ICAO Code: HSSM
Coordinates: 9°33′32″N, 31°39′7″E