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How far is Jijiga from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Jijiga (Jijiga Airport) is 4065 miles / 6542 kilometers / 3532 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Jijiga (JIJ) is 5379 miles / 8657 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 122 hours 34 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Jijiga Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Jijiga

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4065.069 miles
  • 6542.094 kilometers
  • 3532.448 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
  • 4060.151 miles
  • 6534.179 kilometers
  • 3528.174 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 Jijiga?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Jijiga Airport is 8 hours and 11 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Jijiga Airport (JIJ)

On average, flying from Dakar to Jijiga generates about 464 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 464 kilograms equals 1 024 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 Jijiga

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

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 Jijiga Airport
City: Jijiga
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: JIJ
ICAO Code: HAJJ
Coordinates: 9°19′57″N, 42°54′43″E