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How far is Dakar from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 1720 miles / 2768 kilometers / 1495 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Dakar (DKR) is 2162 miles / 3479 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 49 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor 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)
  • 1720.205 miles
  • 2768.401 kilometers
  • 1494.817 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
  • 1718.618 miles
  • 2765.848 kilometers
  • 1493.438 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 Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

On average, flying from Abuja to Dakar generates about 194 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 194 kilograms equals 428 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 Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).

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 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