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How far is Des Moines, IA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Des Moines (Des Moines International Airport) is 4843 miles / 7794 kilometers / 4209 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Des Moines International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Des Moines

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4843.163 miles
  • 7794.315 kilometers
  • 4208.594 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
  • 4837.821 miles
  • 7785.718 kilometers
  • 4203.952 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 Des Moines?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Des Moines International Airport is 9 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

On average, flying from Dakar to Des Moines generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 242 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Des Moines

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Des Moines International Airport (DSM).

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 Des Moines International Airport
City: Des Moines, IA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: DSM
ICAO Code: KDSM
Coordinates: 41°32′2″N, 93°39′47″W