How far is Houston, TX, from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Houston (Houston William P. Hobby Airport) is 5004 miles / 8053 kilometers / 4348 nautical miles.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Houston William P. Hobby Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Houston
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Houston. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 5003.873 miles
- 8052.954 kilometers
- 4348.247 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- 4997.133 miles
- 8042.106 kilometers
- 4342.390 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 Houston?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Houston William P. Hobby Airport is 9 hours and 58 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Houston?
The time difference between Dakar and Houston is 6 hours. Houston is 6 hours behind Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
On average, flying from Dakar to Houston generates about 584 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 584 kilograms equals 1 288 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dakar to Houston
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Houston William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| Destination | Houston William P. Hobby Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | HOU |
| ICAO Code: | KHOU |
| Coordinates: | 29°38′43″N, 95°16′44″W |