How far is Boston, MA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Boston (Logan International Airport) is 3715 miles / 5979 kilometers / 3228 nautical miles.

Distance from Dakar to Boston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3714.920 miles
• 5978.584 kilometers
• 3228.177 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

• 3712.931 miles
• 5975.383 kilometers
• 3226.449 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 Boston?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Logan International Airport is 7 hours and 32 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Boston?

The time difference between Dakar and Boston is 5 hours. Boston is 5 hours behind Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Logan International Airport (BOS)

On average, flying from Dakar to Boston generates about 421 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 421 kilograms equals 928 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Boston

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

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	Logan International Airport
City:	Boston, MA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	BOS
ICAO Code:	KBOS
Coordinates:	42°21′51″N, 71°0′18″W