Distance from Dakar to Nouadhibou
How far is it from Dakar to Nouadhibou? About 433 mi in a straight line and 528 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Dakar and Nouadhibou are about 433 mi (696 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 528 mi (849 km), a drive of about 8 hr 56 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 18 min.
| Straight-line distance | 433 mi / 696 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 528 mi / 849 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 8 hr 56 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 18 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $66 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 17.818, -17.245 |
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
Dakar to Nouadhibou is about 433 mi (696 km) in a straight line, and roughly 528 mi (849 km) by road.