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Cities Near Hawassa

Cities near Hawassa, ET: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Shashemenē, Sodo, Hosa’ina. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Hawassa, ET is Shashemenē, about 13 mi (21 km) away — roughly 43 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Shashemenē13 mi / 21 km43 minDrive/railDay trip
Sodo51 mi / 82 km1 hr 31 minDrive/railDay trip
Hosa’ina54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip
Arba Minch95 mi / 153 km2 hr 13 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Adama116 mi / 186 km2 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Jimma120 mi / 193 km2 hr 48 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Bishoftu122 mi / 196 km2 hr 50 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Addis Ababa137 mi / 220 km3 hr 11 minDrive/railWeekend getaway
Debre Birhan195 mi / 313 km4 hr 15 min51 minWeekend getaway
Debre Mark’os233 mi / 375 km5 hr 5 min56 minShort break

Day trips from Hawassa

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Shashemenē, Sodo, Hosa’ina, Arba Minch. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Weekend getaways from Hawassa

Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Adama, Jimma, Bishoftu, Addis Ababa. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Hawassa include Shashemenē, Sodo, Hosa’ina, Arba Minch, Adama. The closest is Shashemenē, about 13 miles (21 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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