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How far is Alta from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4192 miles / 6746 kilometers / 3643 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Alta Airport

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3643
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Distance from Dakar to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4191.896 miles
  • 6746.202 kilometers
  • 3642.658 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
  • 4193.490 miles
  • 6748.768 kilometers
  • 3644.043 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 26 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Dakar to Alta generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 059 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Alta

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

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 Alta Airport
City: Alta
Country: Norway Flag of Norway
IATA Code: ALF
ICAO Code: ENAT
Coordinates: 69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E