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How far is Cherbourg from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Cherbourg (Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport) is 2567 miles / 4131 kilometers / 2230 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Cherbourg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2566.669 miles
  • 4130.653 kilometers
  • 2230.374 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
  • 2571.982 miles
  • 4139.203 kilometers
  • 2234.991 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 Cherbourg?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport is 5 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER)

On average, flying from Dakar to Cherbourg generates about 283 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 283 kilograms equals 624 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Cherbourg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport (CER).

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 Cherbourg – Maupertus Airport
City: Cherbourg
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CER
ICAO Code: LFRC
Coordinates: 49°39′0″N, 1°28′13″W