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Bahir DarNek’emtē

Day trip from Bahir Dar to Nek’emtē

Nek’emtē lies 294 km (183 mi) south of Bahir Dar, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

At 294 km (183 mi) apart, Nek’emtē is a realistic day trip from Bahir Dar: about 4 h 47 min each way by road.

Bahir DarNek’emtē

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Bahir DarNek’emtē
CountryEthiopiaEthiopia
Population350,000156,000
Elevation1,799 m (5,902 ft)2,107 m (6,913 ft)
Time nowUTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)UTC+3 (Africa/Addis_Ababa)

Where to book tours and tickets in Nek’emtē

ExpediaTours, day trips and attraction entry, bookable alongside the flights and hotels. Part of Expedia Group.Find things to do on Expedia (opens www.expedia.com in a new tab)
ViatorDay tours, skip-the-line entry and shore excursions, with free cancellation on many listings.Find tours on Viator (opens www.viator.com in a new tab)
GetYourGuideStrong European museum and attraction coverage with mobile tickets.Browse tickets on GetYourGuide (opens www.getyourguide.com in a new tab)
TiqetsFocused on timed museum and monument admission rather than guided tours.Get museum entry on Tiqets (opens www.tiqets.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Nek’emtē

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Common questions

How far is Nek’emtē from Bahir Dar?

294 km (183 mi) in a straight line, south of Bahir Dar; by road roughly 359 km (223 mi).

How long does it take to get from Bahir Dar to Nek’emtē by road?

About 4 h 47 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Bahir Dar and Nek’emtē?

No, both are on Africa/Addis_Ababa at the moment.

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.