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How far is Axum from Wadi Halfa?

The distance between Wadi Halfa (Wadi Halfa Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 710 miles / 1143 kilometers / 617 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Wadi Halfa (WHF) to Axum (AXU) is 1279 miles / 2058 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 25 hours 19 minutes.

Wadi Halfa Airport – Axum Airport

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617
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Distance from Wadi Halfa to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 710.296 miles
  • 1143.111 kilometers
  • 617.230 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
  • 711.650 miles
  • 1145.290 kilometers
  • 618.407 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Wadi Halfa Airport to Axum Airport is 1 hour and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Wadi Halfa to Axum generates about 126 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 126 kilograms equals 277 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 Axum

See the map of the shortest flight path between Wadi Halfa Airport (WHF) and Axum Airport (AXU).

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E