Distance from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
How far is it from Arusha to Dar es Salaam? About 298 mi in a straight line and 363 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Arusha and Dar es Salaam are about 298 mi (479 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 363 mi (585 km), a drive of about 6 hr 30 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 3 min.
| Straight-line distance | 298 mi / 479 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 363 mi / 585 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 30 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 3 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $45 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -5.096, 37.973 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Arusha to Dar es Salaam is about 298 mi (479 km) in a straight line, and roughly 363 mi (585 km) by road.