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How far is Boma from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 2529 miles / 4069 kilometers / 2197 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Boma (BOA) is 3862 miles / 6216 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 58 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Boma Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2528.526 miles
  • 4069.269 kilometers
  • 2197.229 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
  • 2530.817 miles
  • 4072.955 kilometers
  • 2199.220 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 Boma?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Boma Airport is 5 hours and 17 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Dakar to Boma generates about 279 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 279 kilograms equals 614 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 Boma

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

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 Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E