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How far is Accra from Dakar?

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

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Accra (ACC) is 1760 miles / 2833 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 28 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Kotoka International Airport

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1335
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Distance from Dakar to Accra

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Accra. 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 Dakar to Accra?

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

What is the time difference between Dakar and Accra?

There is no time difference between Dakar and Accra.

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

On average, flying from Dakar to Accra 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 Dakar to Accra

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

Kenya Airways