How far is Assab from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 4001 miles / 6439 kilometers / 3477 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Assab (ASA) is 5310 miles / 8546 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 116 hours 25 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Assab International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Assab
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Assab. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4000.803 miles
- 6438.668 kilometers
- 3476.603 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- 3995.590 miles
- 6430.278 kilometers
- 3472.072 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 Assab?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Assab International Airport is 8 hours and 4 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Assab?
The time difference between Dakar and Assab is 3 hours. Assab is 3 hours ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Assab International Airport (ASA)
On average, flying from Dakar to Assab generates about 456 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 456 kilograms equals 1 006 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 Assab
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Assab International Airport (ASA).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |
| Destination | Assab International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Assab |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | ASA |
| ICAO Code: | HHSB |
| Coordinates: | 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E |