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How far is Grand Forks, ND, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Grand Forks (Grand Forks International Airport) is 5020 miles / 8078 kilometers / 4362 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Grand Forks International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Grand Forks

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5019.568 miles
  • 8078.212 kilometers
  • 4361.885 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
  • 5014.594 miles
  • 8070.207 kilometers
  • 4357.563 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 Grand Forks?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Grand Forks International Airport is 10 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK)

On average, flying from Dakar to Grand Forks generates about 586 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 586 kilograms equals 1 293 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Grand Forks

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Grand Forks International Airport (GFK).

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 Grand Forks International Airport
City: Grand Forks, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GFK
ICAO Code: KGFK
Coordinates: 47°56′57″N, 97°10′33″W