How far is Alta from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 4189 miles / 6742 kilometers / 3640 nautical miles.

Distance from Dakar to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4189.362 miles
• 6742.124 kilometers
• 3640.456 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

• 4191.017 miles
• 6744.789 kilometers
• 3641.895 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Alta Airport is 8 hours and 25 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Alta?

The time difference between Dakar and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Dakar to Alta generates about 480 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 480 kilograms equals 1 058 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin	Blaise Diagne International Airport
City:	Dakar
Country:	Senegal
IATA Code:	DSS
ICAO Code:	GOBD
Coordinates:	14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W

Destination	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E