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How far is Massawa from Raleigh, NC?

The distance between Raleigh (Raleigh–Durham International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 7066 miles / 11371 kilometers / 6140 nautical miles.

Raleigh–Durham International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Raleigh to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7065.572 miles
  • 11370.936 kilometers
  • 6139.814 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
  • 7055.427 miles
  • 11354.609 kilometers
  • 6130.998 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 Raleigh to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Raleigh–Durham International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 13 hours and 52 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Raleigh to Massawa generates about 864 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 864 kilograms equals 1 905 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Raleigh to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Raleigh–Durham International Airport (RDU) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Raleigh–Durham International Airport
City: Raleigh, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RDU
ICAO Code: KRDU
Coordinates: 35°52′39″N, 78°47′14″W
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