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How far is Johannesburg from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Johannesburg (OR Tambo International Airport) is 4167 miles / 6706 kilometers / 3621 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Johannesburg (JNB) is 6128 miles / 9862 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 7 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – OR Tambo International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4166.778 miles
  • 6705.779 kilometers
  • 3620.831 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
  • 4173.566 miles
  • 6716.703 kilometers
  • 3626.729 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport is 8 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)

On average, flying from Dakar to Johannesburg generates about 477 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 477 kilograms equals 1 052 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

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 OR Tambo International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: JNB
ICAO Code: FAOR
Coordinates: 26°8′21″S, 28°14′45″E

Airlines flying from Dakar (DKR) to Johannesburg (JNB)

South African Airways
United Airlines