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How far is Bedford, MA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Bedford (Hanscom Field) is 3707 miles / 5966 kilometers / 3221 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Hanscom Field

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Distance from Dakar to Bedford

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3706.873 miles
  • 5965.633 kilometers
  • 3221.184 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
  • 3704.899 miles
  • 5962.457 kilometers
  • 3219.469 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 Bedford?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Hanscom Field is 7 hours and 31 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Hanscom Field (BED)

On average, flying from Dakar to Bedford generates about 420 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 420 kilograms equals 926 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Bedford

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Hanscom Field (BED).

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 Hanscom Field
City: Bedford, MA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BED
ICAO Code: KBED
Coordinates: 42°28′12″N, 71°17′20″W