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How far is Fortaleza from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Fortaleza (Fortaleza Airport) is 1942 miles / 3125 kilometers / 1687 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Fortaleza Airport

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3125
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1687
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Distance from Dakar to Fortaleza

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1941.875 miles
  • 3125.145 kilometers
  • 1687.443 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
  • 1945.075 miles
  • 3130.295 kilometers
  • 1690.224 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 Fortaleza?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Fortaleza Airport is 4 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Fortaleza Airport (FOR)

On average, flying from Dakar to Fortaleza generates about 212 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 212 kilograms equals 468 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Fortaleza

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

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 Fortaleza Airport
City: Fortaleza
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: FOR
ICAO Code: SBFZ
Coordinates: 3°46′34″S, 38°31′57″W