Distance Between Eritrea Cities

To calculate the distance between cities in Eritrea, click on a city from the list below. Eritrea (ER) is located in the continent of Africa and shares borders with Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan. For distance calculations to cities in these countries, see cities near Eritrea.

Cities in Eritrea

Note: that the cities listed below are deemed major based on population. While there may be more major cities, these are the most populated cities in Eritrea.

City Population
Asmara (Country Capital)563,930
Keren74,800
Massawa23,100
Āssab21,300
Mendefera17,781
Barentu15,891

Cities Near Eritrea

The list below shows the distance between the above cities in Eritrea and populated cities outside of Eritrea which are closest.

  • Mi = Miles
  • Km = Kilometers
  • = Flight distance
  • = Driving distance
  Eritrea to Djibouti  
Āssab to Alaili Dadda68.6 Km (42.6 Mi) 114.7 Km (71.3 Mi)
  Eritrea to Ethiopia  
Āssab to Asaita215.7 Km (134 Mi) 383.7 Km (238.4 Mi)
Āssab to Semera231.7 Km (144 Mi) 359.5 Km (223.4 Mi)
  Eritrea to Sudan  
Teseney to Kassala48.4 Km (30.1 Mi) 85.5 Km (53.1 Mi)
Barentu to Kassala133.1 Km (82.7 Mi) 203.6 Km (126.5 Mi)
Distance Between Eritrea and Neighboring Countries

The distance between cities in Eritrea and cities in neighboring countries; Sudan cities are nearest due to being 48.4 kilometers away.

To Country Distance From Eritrea
Sudan 48.4 Km (30.1 Mi)
Djibouti 68.6 Km (42.6 Mi)
Ethiopia 215.7 Km (134 Mi)
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