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How far is Shakawe from Niamey?

The distance between Niamey (Diori Hamani International Airport) and Shakawe (Shakawe Airport) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers / 2231 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Niamey (NIM) to Shakawe (SWX) is 3832 miles / 6167 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 89 hours 18 minutes.

Diori Hamani International Airport – Shakawe Airport

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Distance from Niamey to Shakawe

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Niamey to Shakawe. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2566.929 miles
  • 4131.072 kilometers
  • 2230.601 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
  • 2576.068 miles
  • 4145.780 kilometers
  • 2238.542 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 Niamey to Shakawe?

The estimated flight time from Diori Hamani International Airport to Shakawe Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Shakawe Airport (SWX)

On average, flying from Niamey to Shakawe generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Niamey to Shakawe

See the map of the shortest flight path between Diori Hamani International Airport (NIM) and Shakawe Airport (SWX).

Airport information

Origin Diori Hamani International Airport
City: Niamey
Country: Niger Flag of Niger
IATA Code: NIM
ICAO Code: DRRN
Coordinates: 13°28′53″N, 2°11′0″E
Destination Shakawe Airport
City: Shakawe
Country: Botswana Flag of Botswana
IATA Code: SWX
ICAO Code: FBSW
Coordinates: 18°22′26″S, 21°49′57″E