How far is Houston, TX, from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Houston (Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport) is 5005 miles / 8054 kilometers / 4349 nautical miles.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Houston George Bush Intercontinental 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)- 5004.642 miles
- 8054.190 kilometers
- 4348.915 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- 4997.918 miles
- 8043.369 kilometers
- 4343.072 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 George Bush Intercontinental 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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
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 George Bush Intercontinental Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Houston, TX |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAH |
| ICAO Code: | KIAH |
| Coordinates: | 29°59′3″N, 95°20′29″W |