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How far is Massawa from Seattle, WA?

The distance between Seattle (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 7941 miles / 12780 kilometers / 6901 nautical miles.

Seattle–Tacoma International Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from Seattle to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 7941.179 miles
  • 12780.089 kilometers
  • 6900.696 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
  • 7930.540 miles
  • 12762.967 kilometers
  • 6891.451 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 Seattle to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 15 hours and 32 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from Seattle to Massawa generates about 990 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 990 kilograms equals 2 182 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Seattle to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin Seattle–Tacoma International Airport
City: Seattle, WA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: SEA
ICAO Code: KSEA
Coordinates: 47°26′56″N, 122°18′32″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