How far is Boma from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 2502 miles / 4027 kilometers / 2174 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Boma (BOA) is 3828 miles / 6160 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 83 hours 22 minutes.

Distance from Dakar to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 2502.335 miles
• 4027.118 kilometers
• 2174.470 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

• 2504.677 miles
• 4030.888 kilometers
• 2176.505 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 Boma?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Boma Airport is 5 hours and 14 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Boma?

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

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Dakar to Boma generates about 275 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 275 kilograms equals 607 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 Boma

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

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	Boma Airport
City:	Boma
Country:	Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code:	BOA
ICAO Code:	FZAJ
Coordinates:	5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E