Distance from Atbara to Sawākin
🇸🇩 Atbara, Sudan→🇸🇩 Sawākin, Sudan
Atbara → Sawākin
386 km
≈ 240 miles · 208 nautical miles
AtbaraSawākin
59 min
Flight (if direct)
5 h 34 min
Driving time (est.)
east-northeast
Direction (66°)
0 h
Time difference
About this route
Travelling from Atbara to Sawākin covers 386 km (240 miles) on a great-circle path — a distance where flying saves many hours compared with the estimated 502 km by road.
The geographic midpoint of the route lies near Nakagami-gun, Japan.
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Straight-line distance | 386 km / 240 mi / 208 nmi |
| Estimated road distance | 502 km / 312 mi |
| Estimated flight time | 59 min — if a direct flight operates (805 km/h cruise) |
| Estimated driving time | 5 h 34 min (90 km/h average) |
| Initial bearing | 66° — east-northeast |
| Geographic midpoint | Near Nakagami-gun, Japan |
| Time difference | Same time zone offset (UTC+02:00 → UTC+02:00) |
| Atbara coordinates | 17.7022, 33.9864 |
| Sawākin coordinates | 19.1059, 37.3321 |
Flight and driving times are estimates. A direct flight may not be available between Atbara and Sawākin — actual travel can require connections, and road routes are longer than the straight line.
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Frequently asked questions
How far is Sawākin from Atbara?
Sawākin is 386 km (240 miles) from Atbara measured as a straight line (great-circle distance). The estimated road distance is about 502 km (312 mi).
How long is the flight from Atbara to Sawākin?
If a direct flight operates between Atbara and Sawākin, it would take approximately 59 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 Sawākin?
Sawākin has the same time zone offset. Atbara uses UTC+02:00 and Sawākin uses UTC+02:00.
What is the halfway point between Atbara and Sawākin?
The geographic midpoint between Atbara and Sawākin is near Nakagami-gun, Japan, roughly 193 km from each city.
In which direction is Sawākin from Atbara?
Sawākin lies to the east-northeast of Atbara, at an initial bearing of 66°.