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How far is Helgoland from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 3046 miles / 4903 kilometers / 2647 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3046.471 miles
  • 4902.820 kilometers
  • 2647.311 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
  • 3050.584 miles
  • 4909.440 kilometers
  • 2650.885 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 6 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Dakar to Helgoland generates about 340 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 340 kilograms equals 749 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E