How far is Arua from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Arua (Arua Airport) is 3368 miles / 5420 kilometers / 2926 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Arua (RUA) is 4530 miles / 7290 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 111 hours 30 minutes.

Distance from Dakar to Arua

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3367.698 miles
• 5419.785 kilometers
• 2926.450 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

• 3364.878 miles
• 5415.246 kilometers
• 2923.999 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 Arua?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Arua Airport is 6 hours and 52 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Arua?

The time difference between Dakar and Arua is 3 hours. Arua is 3 hours ahead of Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Arua Airport (RUA)

On average, flying from Dakar to Arua generates about 379 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 379 kilograms equals 834 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 Arua

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

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	Arua Airport
City:	Arua
Country:	Uganda
IATA Code:	RUA
ICAO Code:	HUAR
Coordinates:	3°2′59″N, 30°55′1″E