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How far is Johannesburg from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Johannesburg (Rand Airport) is 4166 miles / 6705 kilometers / 3620 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Johannesburg (QRA) is 6136 miles / 9875 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 17 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Rand 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)
  • 4166.368 miles
  • 6705.120 kilometers
  • 3620.475 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
  • 4173.209 miles
  • 6716.130 kilometers
  • 3626.420 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 Rand Airport is 8 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Rand Airport (QRA)

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 Rand Airport (QRA).

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 Rand Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: QRA
ICAO Code: FAGM
Coordinates: 26°14′33″S, 28°9′4″E