Addis Ababa, Ethiopia → Dar es Salaam, Tanzania · ✈ 2h 42min · 🚗 28h 36min
950 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: south
The distance from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam is 1,760 km (1,094 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 2h 42min.
The straight-line distance from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania is approximately 1,760 kilometers (1,094 miles or 950 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Dar es Salaam is located south of Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa is in Africa, in the Addis Ababa region of Ethiopia, while Dar es Salaam is in Africa, in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Both cities are in Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 1,760 km | ~2h 42min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~2,288 km | ~28h 36min | Long journey, consider stops |
| 🚂 Regular Train | ~2,112 km | ~17h 36min | Scenic but slow |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam. For 1,760 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 2,288 km, fuel costs for driving from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam are approximately $183–$343 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Addis Ababa sits at 9.0250°N, 38.7469°E, while Dar es Salaam is located at 6.7924°S, 39.2083°E. The initial compass bearing from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam is 178° (S), so a great-circle flight path leaves Addis Ababa heading roughly S. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 15.82° and the longitude difference is 0.46°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam is approximately 1.1163°N, 38.9782°E. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 880 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam share the same approximate time zone, so meetings, calls, and arrivals don't require any clock adjustment. This makes the route especially convenient for short business trips. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Addis Ababa is a major city in Ethiopia with a population of approximately 3,352,000. Located in the Addis Ababa region, it is an important hub in Africa. Addis Ababa is a significant metropolitan area in Ethiopia with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Dar es Salaam is a notable city in Tanzania with a population of approximately 4,364,541. Situated in the Dar es Salaam region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Dar es Salaam offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Tanzania.
1,760 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 1,760 km between Addis Ababa and Dar es Salaam means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 5.9 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 2h 42min.
The straight-line distance from Addis Ababa to Dar es Salaam is approximately 1,760 kilometers (1,094 miles, 950 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 2h 42min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 28h 36min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Dar es Salaam is approximately Same timezone compared to Addis Ababa.
The estimated road distance is approximately 2,288 km, which is about 30% longer than the 1,760 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.