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How far is Assab from Wadi Halfa?

The distance between Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 948 miles / 1525 kilometers / 824 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Assab (ASA) is 1651 miles / 2657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 32 hours 4 minutes.

Wadi Halfa Airport – Assab International Airport

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Distance from Wadi Halfa to Assab

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 947.723 miles
  • 1525.212 kilometers
  • 823.549 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
  • 948.705 miles
  • 1526.793 kilometers
  • 824.402 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 Wadi Halfa to Assab?

The estimated flight time from Wadi Halfa Airport to Assab International Airport is 2 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Assab International Airport (ASA)

On average, flying from Wadi Halfa to Assab generates about 147 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 147 kilograms equals 324 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Wadi Halfa to Assab

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Assab International Airport (ASA).

Airport information

Origin Wadi Halfa Airport
City: Wadi Halfa
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: WHF
ICAO Code: HSSW
Coordinates: 21°48′9″N, 31°31′17″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