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How far is Massawa from Marsa Alam?

The distance between Marsa Alam (Marsa Alam International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 747 miles / 1203 kilometers / 649 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Marsa Alam (RMF) to Massawa (MSW) is 1183 miles / 1904 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 22 hours 58 minutes.

Marsa Alam International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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747
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Distance from Marsa Alam to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 747.264 miles
  • 1202.605 kilometers
  • 649.355 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
  • 749.758 miles
  • 1206.619 kilometers
  • 651.522 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 Marsa Alam to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Marsa Alam International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Marsa Alam to Massawa generates about 130 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 130 kilograms equals 286 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Marsa Alam to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Marsa Alam International Airport
City: Marsa Alam
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: RMF
ICAO Code: HEMA
Coordinates: 25°33′25″N, 34°35′1″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