How far is Lagos from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Lagos (LOS) is 2049 miles / 3297 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 44 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Murtala Muhammed International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Lagos
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Lagos. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.551 miles
- 2447.090 kilometers
- 1321.323 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- 1520.017 miles
- 2446.231 kilometers
- 1320.859 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 Lagos?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Lagos?
The time difference between Dakar and Lagos is 1 hour. Lagos is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)
On average, flying from Dakar to Lagos generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 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 Lagos
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).
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 | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |