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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia → Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Distance Result
862 miles
1,387 km | 749 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Jeddah to Addis Ababa is about 1,387 km (862 miles) as the crow flies, or 749 nautical miles.
This is the great-circle distance — the shortest path over the surface of the Earth, computed with the haversine formula from the coordinates of both cities. Road or rail distance is always longer, and the gap widens with every mountain range or coastline in between.
Putting the number to use
- At a cruising speed near 800 km/h the airborne time is about 1.7 hours; add 30-45 minutes for taxi, climb and descent.
- Time zone difference changes the arrival time on your ticket far more than the flying time does.
- For shipping, use road or sea distance instead — great-circle figures understate real routes.
Driving
≈ 15h 25min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 2h 23min
Estimated at 850 km/h cruising speed plus takeoff and landing time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The straight-line (great circle) distance between Jeddah and Addis Ababa is 862 miles (1,387 kilometers).
A direct flight from Jeddah to Addis Ababa takes approximately 2h 23min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Jeddah to Addis Ababa takes approximately 15h 25min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.