How far is Shinyanga from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Shinyanga (Shinyanga Airport) is 3682 miles / 5926 kilometers / 3200 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Shinyanga (SHY) is 4941 miles / 7951 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 120 hours 13 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Shinyanga Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Shinyanga
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Shinyanga. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3682.242 miles
- 5925.995 kilometers
- 3199.781 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- 3680.774 miles
- 5923.632 kilometers
- 3198.505 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 Shinyanga?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Shinyanga Airport is 7 hours and 28 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Shinyanga?
The time difference between Dakar and Shinyanga is 3 hours. Shinyanga is 3 hours ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY)
On average, flying from Dakar to Shinyanga generates about 417 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 417 kilograms equals 919 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 Shinyanga
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Shinyanga Airport (SHY).
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 | Shinyanga Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Shinyanga |
| Country: | Tanzania  |
| IATA Code: | SHY |
| ICAO Code: | HTSY |
| Coordinates: | 3°40′1″S, 33°25′1″E |