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How far is Westerland from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Westerland (Sylt Airport) is 3097 miles / 4984 kilometers / 2691 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Sylt Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Westerland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3097.040 miles
  • 4984.203 kilometers
  • 2691.255 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
  • 3101.104 miles
  • 4990.743 kilometers
  • 2694.786 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 Westerland?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Sylt Airport is 6 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Sylt Airport (GWT)

On average, flying from Dakar to Westerland generates about 346 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 346 kilograms equals 762 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Westerland

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

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 Sylt Airport
City: Westerland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: GWT
ICAO Code: EDXW
Coordinates: 54°54′47″N, 8°20′25″E