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Distance from Kaduna to Dakar

Straight line

2,741 km
1,703 mi · 1,480 NM

By road

3,647 km
2,266 mi

Travel time

51 h 20 min
flight ≈ 3 h 56 min

Direction

WNW 282°
initial bearing

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How far is Kaduna from Dakar?

Kaduna (Nigeria) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 2,741 km in a straight line, that is 1,703 miles or 1,480 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Kaduna to Dakar is 3,647 km (2,266 miles), about 51 h 20 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 33% longer than the straight line.

From Kaduna, Dakar lies to the west (initial bearing 282°). The route crosses from Nigeria into Senegal. The halfway point is at 12.9032°, -4.8998°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Kaduna from Dakar?

By road it is 3,647 km (2,266 miles) from Kaduna to Dakar; in a straight line it is 2,741 km (1,703 miles).

How long is the drive from Kaduna to Dakar?

About 51 h 20 min on the fastest route (3,647 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Kaduna?

Dakar is to the west of Kaduna, at an initial bearing of 282°.

How long is the flight from Kaduna to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 56 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.