How far is Massawa from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Massawa (Massawa International Airport) is 3758 miles / 6048 kilometers / 3266 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Massawa (MSW) is 4945 miles / 7959 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 23 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Massawa International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Massawa
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Massawa. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3758.150 miles
- 6048.156 kilometers
- 3265.743 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- 3753.104 miles
- 6040.035 kilometers
- 3261.358 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 Massawa?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Massawa International Airport is 7 hours and 36 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Massawa?
The time difference between Dakar and Massawa is 3 hours. Massawa is 3 hours ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW)
On average, flying from Dakar to Massawa generates about 426 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 426 kilograms equals 940 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 Massawa
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Massawa International Airport (MSW).
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 | Massawa International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Massawa |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | MSW |
| ICAO Code: | HHMS |
| Coordinates: | 15°40′12″N, 39°22′12″E |