Distance from Atbara to Kassala
🇸🇩 Atbara, Sudan→🇸🇩 Kassala, Sudan
Atbara → Kassala
359 km
≈ 223 miles · 194 nautical miles
AtbaraKassala
57 min
Flight (if direct)
5 h 11 min
Driving time (est.)
southeast
Direction (134°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Atbara to Kassala covers 359 km (223 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 467 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 359 km / 223 mi / 194 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 467 km / 290 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 57 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 h 11 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 134° — southeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nakagami-gun, Japan |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Atbara coordinates | 17.7022, 33.9864 |
| Kassala coordinates | 15.451, 36.4 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Atbara and Kassala — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Kassala from Atbara?
Kassala is 359 km (223 miles) from Atbara measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 467 km (290 mi).
How long is the flight from Atbara to Kassala?
If a direct flight operates between Atbara and Kassala, it would take approximately 57 min, based on an average cruising speed of 805 km/h (500 mph) plus 30 minutes for take-off and landing. Note that a direct flight may not be available on this route — actual travel may require a connecting flight or another mode of transport.
What is the time difference between Atbara and Kassala?
Kassala has the same time zone offset. Atbara uses UTC+02:00 and Kassala uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Atbara and Kassala?
The geographic midpoint between Atbara and Kassala is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 179 km from each city.
In which direction is Kassala from Atbara?
Kassala lies to the southeast of Atbara, at an initial bearing of 134°.