Distance from Jijiga to Mek'ele
Estimates: a direct flight at 820 km/h plus 45 min; car at 75 km/h over road distance, which is never a straight line.
Jijiga0 mJijiga is the capital city of Somali Region, Ethiopia. It became the capital of the Somali Region in 1995 after it was moved from Gode. Located in the Fafan Zone with 75 km (37 mi) west of the border with Somaliland,…
Mek'ele0 mMekelle, or Mek'ele, is a special zone and capital of the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. Mekelle was formerly the capital of Enderta awraja in Tigray. It is located around 780 kilometres (480 mi) north of the Ethiopian ca…
Frequently asked questions
How many kilometres from Jijiga to Mek'ele?
It is 586 km in a straight line from Jijiga to Mek'ele. By road, where there is one, it is usually 20 to 30 % more.
How long is the flight from Jijiga to Mek'ele?
A direct flight takes about 1 h 28 min, counting take-off and approach. Not every route has a direct flight.
How long is the drive from Jijiga to Mek'ele?
Around 9 h 46 min of driving, at an average of 75 km/h on a road that is never straight.