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How far is Yaoundé from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Yaoundé (Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport) is 2091 miles / 3365 kilometers / 1817 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Yaoundé (NSI) is 2753 miles / 4431 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 58 hours 20 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Yaoundé

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2091.141 miles
  • 3365.365 kilometers
  • 1817.152 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
  • 2090.381 miles
  • 3364.143 kilometers
  • 1816.492 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 Yaoundé?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport is 4 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI)

On average, flying from Dakar to Yaoundé generates about 228 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 228 kilograms equals 502 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 Yaoundé

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

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 Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport
City: Yaoundé
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: NSI
ICAO Code: FKYS
Coordinates: 3°43′21″N, 11°33′11″E