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How far is Massawa from London?

The distance between London (London Stansted Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3292 miles / 5298 kilometers / 2860 nautical miles.

London Stansted Airport – Massawa International Airport

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Distance from London to Massawa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3291.727 miles
  • 5297.521 kilometers
  • 2860.433 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
  • 3293.252 miles
  • 5299.976 kilometers
  • 2861.758 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 London to Massawa?

The estimated flight time from London Stansted Airport to Massawa International Airport is 6 hours and 43 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)

On average, flying from London to Massawa generates about 369 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 369 kilograms equals 814 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from London to Massawa

See the map of the shortest flight path between London Stansted Airport (STN) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).

Airport information

Origin London Stansted Airport
City: London
Country: United Kingdom Flag of United Kingdom
IATA Code: STN
ICAO Code: EGSS
Coordinates: 51°53′5″N, 0°14′5″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