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How far is Abuja from Dakar?

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

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Abuja (ABV) is 2161 miles / 3478 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 47 hours 48 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Abuja

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Abuja. 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 Dakar to Abuja?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport is 3 hours and 45 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Dakar to Abuja 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 Dakar to Abuja

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

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 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