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How far is Axum from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Axum (Axum Airport) is 3732 miles / 6007 kilometers / 3243 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Axum (AXU) is 4937 miles / 7946 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 40 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Axum Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Axum

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3732.283 miles
  • 6006.527 kilometers
  • 3243.265 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
  • 3727.347 miles
  • 5998.584 kilometers
  • 3238.976 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 Axum?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Axum Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Axum Airport (AXU)

On average, flying from Dakar to Axum generates about 423 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 423 kilograms equals 933 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 Axum

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

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 Axum Airport
City: Axum
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: AXU
ICAO Code: HAAX
Coordinates: 14°8′48″N, 38°46′22″E