How far is Massawa from Riyadh?
The distance between Riyadh (King Khalid International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 796 miles / 1281 kilometers / 692 nautical miles.
King Khalid International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Riyadh to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Riyadh to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 796.031 miles
- 1281.088 kilometers
- 691.732 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- 797.849 miles
- 1284.013 kilometers
- 693.312 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 Riyadh to Massawa?
The estimated flight time from King Khalid International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 2 hours and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Massawa?
Flight carbon footprint between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Riyadh to Massawa generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Riyadh to Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
Airport information
| Origin | King Khalid International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Riyadh |
| Country: | Saudi Arabia  |
| IATA Code: | RUH |
| ICAO Code: | OERK |
| Coordinates: | 24°57′27″N, 46°41′55″E |
| Destination | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |