This article explores the distance between Jerusalem, Israel, and Ethiopia, providing various travel options, distances to similar locations, and other interesting facts to help you plan your trip or expand your geographical knowledge. Let's delve into the details of this intercontinental journey.
Geographical Overview
Jerusalem is located at 31.769° N latitude and 35.2163° E longitude, with an elevation of 786 meters (2,579 ft) above sea level. Nearby airports include Ben Gurion Airport (TLV), Bar Yehuda Airfield (MTZ), and Sde Dov Airport (SDV).
Aksum, Ethiopia, is situated at 14.1211° N latitude and 38.7234° E longitude, with an elevation of 2,131 meters (6,991 ft). Nearby airports are Axum Airport (AXU), Alula Aba Nega Airport (MQX), and Asmara International Airport (ASM).
Straight-Line Distance
The straight-line distance from Jerusalem to Aksum is 1,987 kilometers, heading south. The shortest distance (air line) between Jerusalem and Ethiopia is 1,598.32 mi (2,572.24 km). The geographic midpoint between Jerusalem and Ethiopia is in 799.16 mi (1,286.12 km) distance between both points in a bearing of 170.05°.
The flight distance between the nearest airports Jerusalem (TLV) and Ethiopia (ADD) is 1,586.08 mi (2,552.56 km). This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 3h 30min.
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The initial bearing on the course from Jerusalem to Ethiopia is 170.05° and the compass direction is S.
Travel Options and Estimated Time
Here's a look at the estimated travel times using different modes of transportation:
- Bicycle: 7-8 days
- Motorcycle: 2-3 days
- Car: 1-2 days
- Airplane: 3-4 hours
Realistically, you're not going to want to drive without stopping all the way from Addis Ababa to Jerusalem, especially if you're the main driver. Plus if it's a real road trip, you might want to check out interesting stops along the way, eat at great restaurants, and find a hotel to stay overnight.
So let's say you're actually planning a road trip to Jerusalem, and you need to stop along the way to rest. Next, drive for another 5.5 hours then stop in Khartoum.
For air travel, consider that the calculation is done using the Vincenty algorithm and the WGS84 ellipsoid model of the Earth, which is the same one used by most GPS receivers. This gives you the flying distance "as the crow flies."
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Here’s a summary of travel times based on speed:
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 50 km/h | N/A |
| 100 km/h | N/A |
| 150 km/h | N/A |
This is a medium length flight, so unless you have a nice private jet, you might be booking a commercial flight (whether it's first class or coach).
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Cities at Similar Distances
Interestingly, several city pairs are at approximately the same distance as Jerusalem and Aksum (around 1,987 kilometers):
- Belmopan, Belize to Memphis, United States
- Calgary, Canada to Wichita, United States
- Miami, United States to Brampton, Canada
- Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico to Mesa, United States
- Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico to Mesa, United States
- Budapest, Hungary to Valladolid, Spain
- San Antonio, United States to Raleigh, United States
- Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo to Kampala, Uganda
- León de los Aldama, Mexico to Colorado Springs, United States
- Havana, Cuba to Cúcuta, Colombia
- Helsinki, Finland to Cardiff, United Kingdom
- Torreón, Mexico to Fresno, United States
- Havana, Cuba to Philadelphia, United States
- San Antonio, United States to San Salvador, El Salvador
- Ottawa, Canada to Tulsa, United States
- Torreón, Mexico to San Salvador, El Salvador
- Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic to Mérida, Mexico
- Maracaibo, Venezuela to Manaus, Brazil
- Havana, Cuba to Morelia, Mexico
- New South Memphis, United States to Toluca, Mexico
Ethiopia is just as far away from Jerusalem as Jerusalem from Moscow (2,672 km), Addis Ababa (2,557 km), Minsk (2,533 km), Warsaw (2,547 km), Munich (2,693 km), Prague (2,663 km), Samara (2,666 km), Muscat (2,454 km), Łódź (2,564 km), Togliatti-on-the-Volga (2,669 km).
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