How far is it from Areka to Shambu?

The distance between Areka and Shambu is 408 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Areka to Shambu?

The drive from Areka to Shambu takes approximately 8 h 10 min by car.

What is the best route from Areka to Shambu?

The fastest route from Areka to Shambu covers 408 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 10 min.

Which direction is Shambu from Areka?

Shambu lies roughly to the north of Areka.

Which roads does the route from Areka to Shambu follow?

The drive from Areka to Shambu mainly follows A4, B32. The longest single stretch is 64 km on B32.

Which towns do you pass between Areka and Shambu?

Towns on the route from Areka to Shambu include Duramē.

Areka Shambu

Distance: 408 kmDrive time: 8 h 10 min

Driving from Areka to Shambu takes about 8 h 10 min via Hossana - Wolayta Sodo. The distance is 408 km. The straight-line distance is 286 km. Driving directions

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Driving directions40 · 408 km

1 Depart right 62 m
2 Turn right 198 m
3 Turn right 711 m
4 Turn left onto Hossana - Wolayta Sodo 66 km
5 Continue straight 3 km
6 Enter rotary slightly right 40 m
7 Exit rotary straight 96 m
8 Continue straight onto Welkite Gurage 579 m
9 Keep slightly right onto Welkite Gurage 24 km
10 Turn left 709 m
11 Keep slightly right 34 km
12 Turn slightly right 35 km
13 Continue straight 206 m

14 Turn left onto Welkite Gurage 5 km
15 Enter roundabout straight 39 m
16 Exit roundabout slightly right 20 m
17 Turn slightly right onto Welkite Gurage 4 km
18 Continue straight onto Welkite Gurage 7 km
19 At end of road, turn right onto Jimma Road 3 m
20 Continue left onto Jimma Road 13 km
21 Turn right 40 km
22 Turn right 30 km
23 Keep slightly left 6 km
24 Turn right 872 m
25 Turn left 19 km
26 Turn straight 137 m
27 Turn right 6 km
28 Turn right 8 km
29 Turn sharp right 12 km
30 Turn slightly left 787 m
31 Turn right 85 m
32 Turn left onto Nekemte - Ambo Road 36 km
33 Turn straight 60 m
34 Turn slightly right 291 m
35 At end of road, turn right 38 km
36 Turn left 7 m
37 Turn slightly right 26 km
38 Keep slightly left 991 m
39 Turn right 76 m
40 Arrive left

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The return trip from Shambu to Areka covers roughly the same distance, 408 km.

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How far is it from Areka to Shambu?: The distance between Areka and Shambu is 408 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Areka to Shambu?: The drive from Areka to Shambu takes approximately 8 h 10 min by car.
What is the best route from Areka to Shambu?: The fastest route from Areka to Shambu covers 408 km with a driving time of approximately 8 h 10 min.
Which direction is Shambu from Areka?: Shambu lies roughly to the north of Areka.
Which roads does the route from Areka to Shambu follow?: The drive from Areka to Shambu mainly follows A4, B32. The longest single stretch is 64 km on B32.
Which towns do you pass between Areka and Shambu?: Towns on the route from Areka to Shambu include Duramē.

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