Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Addis Ababa, Ethiopia · ✈ 2h 42min · 🚗 28h 36min
950 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: north
The distance from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa 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 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 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.
Addis Ababa is located north of Dar es Salaam. Dar es Salaam is in Africa, in the Dar es Salaam region of Tanzania, while Addis Ababa is in Africa, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 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 Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa. 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 Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa 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.
Dar es Salaam sits at 6.7924°S, 39.2083°E, while Addis Ababa is located at 9.0250°N, 38.7469°E. The initial compass bearing from Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa is 358° (N), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dar es Salaam heading roughly N. 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 Dar es Salaam and Addis Ababa 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.
Dar es Salaam and Addis Ababa 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.
Dar es Salaam is a major city in Tanzania with a population of approximately 4,364,541. Located in the Dar es Salaam region, it is an important hub in Africa. Dar es Salaam is a significant metropolitan area in Tanzania with good domestic and international transport connections.
Addis Ababa is a notable city in Ethiopia with a population of approximately 3,352,000. Situated in the Addis Ababa region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Addis Ababa offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Ethiopia.
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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 Dar es Salaam and Addis Ababa 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 Dar es Salaam to Addis Ababa 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.
Addis Ababa is approximately Same timezone compared to Dar es Salaam.
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.