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How far is Yaoundé from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 2119 miles / 3410 kilometers / 1841 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Yaoundé (NSI) is 2788 miles / 4487 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 57 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2119.141 miles
  • 3410.426 kilometers
  • 1841.483 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
  • 2118.344 miles
  • 3409.145 kilometers
  • 1840.791 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Dakar to Yaoundé generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 509 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 Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

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 Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E