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How far is Yaoundé from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Airport) is 2114 miles / 3403 kilometers / 1837 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Yaoundé (YAO) is 2778 miles / 4471 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 45 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Yaoundé Airport

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2114
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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)
  • 2114.227 miles
  • 3402.518 kilometers
  • 1837.213 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
  • 2113.402 miles
  • 3401.191 kilometers
  • 1836.496 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 Airport is 4 hours and 30 minutes.

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

On average, flying from Dakar to Yaoundé generates about 231 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 231 kilograms equals 508 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 Airport (YAO).

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 Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: YAO
ICAO Code: FKKY
Coordinates: 3°50′9″N, 11°31′24″E