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How far is Dakar from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 1692 miles / 2723 kilometers / 1470 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Dakar (DSS) is 2128 miles / 3425 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 15 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Dakar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abuja to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1691.902 miles
  • 2722.853 kilometers
  • 1470.223 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1690.348 miles
  • 2720.352 kilometers
  • 1468.872 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Abuja to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 3 hours and 42 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

On average, flying from Abuja to Dakar generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 424 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Airport information

Origin Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E
Destination Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W