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How far is Makurdi from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Makurdi (Makurdi Airport) is 1806 miles / 2907 kilometers / 1569 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Makurdi (MDI) is 2278 miles / 3666 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 50 hours 25 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Makurdi Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Makurdi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1806.130 miles
  • 2906.685 kilometers
  • 1569.484 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
  • 1804.702 miles
  • 2904.386 kilometers
  • 1568.243 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 Makurdi?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Makurdi Airport is 3 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Makurdi Airport (MDI)

On average, flying from Dakar to Makurdi generates about 201 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 201 kilograms equals 442 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 Makurdi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Makurdi Airport (MDI).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Makurdi Airport
City: Makurdi
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: MDI
ICAO Code: DNMK
Coordinates: 7°42′13″N, 8°36′50″E