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How far is Assab from Eilat?

The distance between Eilat (Ovda Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 1261 miles / 2030 kilometers / 1096 nautical miles.

Ovda Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Eilat to Assab

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Eilat to Assab. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1261.247 miles
  • 2029.781 kilometers
  • 1095.994 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
  • 1265.435 miles
  • 2036.521 kilometers
  • 1099.633 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 Eilat to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Ovda Airport to Assab International Airport is 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Ovda Airport (VDA) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Eilat to Assab generates about 164 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 164 kilograms equals 362 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Eilat to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Ovda Airport (VDA) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin Ovda Airport
City: Eilat
Country: Israel Flag of Israel
IATA Code: VDA
ICAO Code: LLOV
Coordinates: 29°56′25″N, 34°56′8″E
Destination Assab International Airport
City: Assab
Country: Eritrea Flag of Eritrea
IATA Code: ASA
ICAO Code: HHSB
Coordinates: 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E