How far is Washington D.C. from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 3981 miles / 6406 kilometers / 3459 nautical miles.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3980.593 miles
- 6406.143 kilometers
- 3459.040 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- 3977.109 miles
- 6400.537 kilometers
- 3456.014 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Dakar to Washington D.C. generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dakar to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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 | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
Airlines flying from Dakar (DKR) to Washington D.C. (IAD)
| South African Airways |
| United Airlines |