Distance from Asmara to Jijiga

The distance between Asmara, Eritrea and Jijiga, Ethiopia is 785 kilometers (488 miles).

Asmara, Maekel, Eritrea

Jijiga, Somali, Ethiopia

From Asmara to Jijiga, the straight-line distance is 785 kilometers, heading southeast. Asmara is situated at an altitude of 2,334 meters above sea level, while Jijiga is at 1,646 meters.

Travel time

Mode Estimated time
Bicycle 2-3 days
Motorcycle 1 day
Car 18-20 hours
Helicopter 4-5 hours
Airplane 1-2 hours
Speed Time
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Asmara, Eritrea

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Asmara

Coordinates: 15.3381° N 38.9318° E

Elevation: 2,334 m (7,657 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Asmara International Airport (ASM)
  • Massawa International Airport (MSW)
  • Axum Airport (AXU)
  • Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX)
  • Teseney Airport (TES)
Jijiga, Ethiopia

Local time:

Time Zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa

Coordinates: 9.35° N 42.8° E

Elevation: 1,646 m (5,400 ft)

Nearby airports:
  • Jijiga Wilwal International Airport (JIJ)
  • Borama Airport (BXX)
  • Aba Tenna Dejazmach Yilma International Airport (DIR)
  • Egal International Airport - Hargeisa (HGA)
  • Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport (JIB)

Other distances from Asmara

Distance between cities Kilometers
From Asmara to Keren 71 km
From Asmara to Assab 485 km
From Asmara to Himora 275 km
From Asmara to Massawa 65 km
From Asmara to Mendefera 51 km

Other distances from Jijiga

Distances between cities Kilometers
From Jijiga to Addis Ababa 447 km
From Jijiga to Gonder 685 km
From Jijiga to Bahir Dar 642 km
From Jijiga to Dire Dawa 106 km
From Jijiga to Dessie 399 km

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Villa Nueva, Guatemala Veracruz, Mexico 785 km
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Detroit, United States Brooklyn, United States 782 km
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