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How far is Dessie from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Dessie (Kombolcha Airport) is 3856 miles / 6205 kilometers / 3351 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Dessie (DSE) is 5075 miles / 8168 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 111 hours 57 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Kombolcha Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Dessie

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3855.887 miles
  • 6205.448 kilometers
  • 3350.674 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
  • 3851.041 miles
  • 6197.650 kilometers
  • 3346.463 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 Dessie?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Kombolcha Airport is 7 hours and 48 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE)

On average, flying from Dakar to Dessie generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 967 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 Dessie

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Kombolcha Airport (DSE).

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 Kombolcha Airport
City: Dessie
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: DSE
ICAO Code: HADC
Coordinates: 11°4′57″N, 39°42′41″E