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How far is Dakar from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 1335 miles / 2148 kilometers / 1160 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Dakar (DKR) is 1762 miles / 2835 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 29 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

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1335
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2148
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1160
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Distance from Accra to Dakar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Accra to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1334.903 miles
  • 2148.317 kilometers
  • 1159.999 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1335.189 miles
  • 2148.779 kilometers
  • 1160.248 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Accra to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 3 hours and 1 minutes.

What is the time difference between Accra and Dakar?

There is no time difference between Accra and Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

On average, flying from Accra to Dakar generates about 169 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 169 kilograms equals 373 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
Destination Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DKR
ICAO Code: GOOY
Coordinates: 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W

Airlines flying from Accra (ACC) to Dakar (DKR)

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