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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Philadelphia (Wings Field) is 3901 miles / 6279 kilometers / 3390 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Wings Field

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Distance from Dakar to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3901.425 miles
  • 6278.735 kilometers
  • 3390.246 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
  • 3898.412 miles
  • 6273.885 kilometers
  • 3387.627 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Wings Field is 7 hours and 53 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Wings Field (BBX)

On average, flying from Dakar to Philadelphia generates about 444 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 444 kilograms equals 979 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Philadelphia

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Wings Field (BBX).

Airport information

Origin Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W
Destination Wings Field
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: BBX
ICAO Code: KLOM
Coordinates: 40°8′15″N, 75°15′54″W