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How far is Matadi from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Matadi (Matadi Tshimpi Airport) is 2548 miles / 4100 kilometers / 2214 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Matadi (MAT) is 3775 miles / 6076 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 44 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Matadi Tshimpi Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Matadi

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2547.865 miles
  • 4100.392 kilometers
  • 2214.034 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
  • 2550.065 miles
  • 4103.933 kilometers
  • 2215.946 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 Matadi?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Matadi Tshimpi Airport is 5 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT)

On average, flying from Dakar to Matadi generates about 281 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 281 kilograms equals 619 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 Matadi

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Matadi Tshimpi Airport (MAT).

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 Matadi Tshimpi Airport
City: Matadi
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: MAT
ICAO Code: FZAM
Coordinates: 5°47′58″S, 13°26′25″E