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How far is Tamale from Smara?

The distance between Smara (Smara Airport) and Tamale (Tamale Airport) is 1377 miles / 2216 kilometers / 1197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Smara (SMW) to Tamale (TML) is 2598 miles / 4181 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 52 hours 51 minutes.

Smara Airport – Tamale Airport

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1377
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2216
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1197
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Distance from Smara to Tamale

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1377.126 miles
  • 2216.269 kilometers
  • 1196.690 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
  • 1381.236 miles
  • 2222.883 kilometers
  • 1200.261 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 Smara to Tamale?

The estimated flight time from Smara Airport to Tamale Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Smara Airport (SMW) and Tamale Airport (TML)

On average, flying from Smara to Tamale generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Smara to Tamale

See the map of the shortest flight path between Smara Airport (SMW) and Tamale Airport (TML).

Airport information

Origin Smara Airport
City: Smara
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: SMW
ICAO Code: GMMA
Coordinates: 26°43′54″N, 11°41′4″W
Destination Tamale Airport
City: Tamale
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: TML
ICAO Code: DGLE
Coordinates: 9°33′25″N, 0°51′47″W