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How far is Niamey from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) is 1322 miles / 2128 kilometers / 1149 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Niamey (NIM) is 1669 miles / 2686 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 38 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Diori Hamani International Airport

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1322
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2128
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Distance from Dakar to Niamey

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1322.464 miles
  • 2128.299 kilometers
  • 1149.190 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
  • 1320.759 miles
  • 2125.555 kilometers
  • 1147.708 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 Dakar to Niamey?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Diori Hamani International Airport is 3 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM)

On average, flying from Dakar to Niamey generates about 168 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 168 kilograms equals 371 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Niamey

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM).

Airport information

Origin Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DKR
ICAO Code: GOOY
Coordinates: 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W
Destination Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E