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How far is Caen from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Caen (Caen – Carpiquet Airport) is 2558 miles / 4116 kilometers / 2223 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Caen – Carpiquet Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Caen

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2557.692 miles
  • 4116.206 kilometers
  • 2222.573 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
  • 2562.863 miles
  • 4124.528 kilometers
  • 2227.067 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 Caen?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Caen – Carpiquet Airport is 5 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)

On average, flying from Dakar to Caen generates about 282 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 282 kilograms equals 622 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Caen

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR).

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 Caen – Carpiquet Airport
City: Caen
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: CFR
ICAO Code: LFRK
Coordinates: 49°10′23″N, 0°26′59″W