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How far is Massawa from Yaoundé?

The distance between Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 2063 miles / 3320 kilometers / 1793 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Yaoundé (NSI) to Massawa (MSW) is 3216 miles / 5175 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 72 hours 21 minutes.

Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Yaoundé to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2062.983 miles
  • 3320.049 kilometers
  • 1792.683 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
  • 2062.596 miles
  • 3319.426 kilometers
  • 1792.347 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 Yaoundé to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 4 hours and 24 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Yaoundé to Massawa generates about 225 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 225 kilograms equals 495 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Yaoundé to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″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