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How far is Bukoba from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Bukoba (Bukoba Airport) is 3520 miles / 5665 kilometers / 3059 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Bukoba (BKZ) is 4776 miles / 7687 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 118 hours 14 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Bukoba Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Bukoba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3520.290 miles
  • 5665.357 kilometers
  • 3059.048 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
  • 3518.389 miles
  • 5662.299 kilometers
  • 3057.397 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 Bukoba?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Bukoba Airport is 7 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Bukoba Airport (BKZ)

On average, flying from Dakar to Bukoba generates about 397 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 397 kilograms equals 875 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 Bukoba

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

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 Bukoba Airport
City: Bukoba
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: BKZ
ICAO Code: HTBU
Coordinates: 1°17′59″S, 31°47′59″E