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How far is Massawa from Ndola?

The distance between Ndola (Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2102 miles / 3383 kilometers / 1827 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Ndola (NLA) to Massawa (MSW) is 3101 miles / 4991 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 66 hours 7 minutes.

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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2102
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Distance from Ndola to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2101.910 miles
  • 3382.697 kilometers
  • 1826.510 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
  • 2111.586 miles
  • 3398.268 kilometers
  • 1834.918 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 Ndola to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 4 hours and 28 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Ndola to Massawa generates about 229 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 229 kilograms equals 505 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Ndola to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport (NLA) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe International Airport
City: Ndola
Country: Zambia Flag of Zambia
IATA Code: NLA
ICAO Code: FLSK
Coordinates: 12°59′53″S, 28°39′53″E
Destination 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