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How far is Eilat from Massawa?

The distance between Massawa (Massawa International Airport) and Eilat (Ovda Airport) is 1022 miles / 1644 kilometers / 888 nautical miles.

Massawa International Airport – Ovda Airport

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Distance from Massawa to Eilat

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1021.617 miles
  • 1644.134 kilometers
  • 887.761 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
  • 1025.326 miles
  • 1650.101 kilometers
  • 890.984 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 Eilat?

The estimated flight time from Massawa International Airport to Ovda Airport is 2 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Massawa International Airport (MSW) and Ovda Airport (VDA)

On average, flying from Massawa to Eilat generates about 152 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 152 kilograms equals 336 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Massawa to Eilat

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

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 Ovda Airport
City: Eilat
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: VDA
ICAO Code: LLOV
Coordinates: 29°56′25″N, 34°56′8″E