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Jimma, Ethiopia → Dire Dawa, Ethiopia
Distance Result
368 miles
593 km | 320 nautical miles
Straight-line (great circle) distance
The distance from Jimma to Dire Dawa is about 593 km (368 miles) as the crow flies, or 320 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 0.7 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
≈ 6h 35min
Estimated at 90 km/h average. Actual road distance is typically 15-30% longer than the straight line.
Flying
≈ 1h 27min
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 Jimma and Dire Dawa is 368 miles (593 kilometers).
A direct flight from Jimma to Dire Dawa takes approximately 1h 27min, based on an average cruising speed of 850 km/h plus takeoff and landing time.
Driving from Jimma to Dire Dawa takes approximately 6h 35min, assuming an average speed of 90 km/h. Actual time depends on the route and traffic.