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How far is Atbara from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Atbara (Atbara Airport) is 3394 miles / 5462 kilometers / 2949 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Atbara (ATB) is 4478 miles / 7207 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 102 hours 5 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Atbara Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Atbara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3393.830 miles
  • 5461.839 kilometers
  • 2949.157 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
  • 3389.237 miles
  • 5454.449 kilometers
  • 2945.167 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 Atbara?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Atbara Airport is 6 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Atbara Airport (ATB)

On average, flying from Dakar to Atbara generates about 382 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 382 kilograms equals 841 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 Atbara

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Atbara Airport (ATB).

Airport information

Origin Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W
Destination Atbara Airport
City: Atbara
Country: Sudan Flag of Sudan
IATA Code: ATB
ICAO Code: HSAT
Coordinates: 17°42′37″N, 34°3′25″E