How far is Smara from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Smara (Smara Airport) is 900 miles / 1448 kilometers / 782 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Smara (SMW) is 1223 miles / 1969 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 28 hours 55 minutes.

Distance from Dakar to Smara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 899.774 miles
• 1448.045 kilometers
• 781.882 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

• 902.878 miles
• 1453.041 kilometers
• 784.579 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 Smara?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Smara Airport is 2 hours and 12 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Smara?

The time difference between Dakar and Smara is 1 hour. Smara is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Smara Airport (SMW)

On average, flying from Dakar to Smara generates about 144 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 144 kilograms equals 316 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 Smara

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

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	Smara Airport
City:	Smara
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	SMW
ICAO Code:	GMMA
Coordinates:	26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W