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How far is Mwanza from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Mwanza (Mwanza Airport) is 3621 miles / 5827 kilometers / 3147 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Mwanza (MWZ) is 4921 miles / 7919 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 121 hours 21 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Mwanza Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Mwanza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3621.021 miles
  • 5827.468 kilometers
  • 3146.581 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
  • 3619.283 miles
  • 5824.672 kilometers
  • 3145.071 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 Mwanza?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Mwanza Airport is 7 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Mwanza Airport (MWZ)

On average, flying from Dakar to Mwanza generates about 409 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 409 kilograms equals 903 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 Mwanza

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

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 Mwanza Airport
City: Mwanza
Country: Tanzania Flag of Tanzania
IATA Code: MWZ
ICAO Code: HTMW
Coordinates: 2°26′40″S, 32°55′57″E