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How far is Grand Rapids, MI, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Grand Rapids (Gerald R. Ford International Airport) is 4451 miles / 7163 kilometers / 3868 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Gerald R. Ford International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Grand Rapids

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4450.920 miles
  • 7163.062 kilometers
  • 3867.744 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
  • 4446.834 miles
  • 7156.485 kilometers
  • 3864.193 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 Rapids?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport is 8 hours and 55 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)

On average, flying from Dakar to Grand Rapids generates about 513 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 513 kilograms equals 1 131 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Grand Rapids

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

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 Gerald R. Ford International Airport
City: Grand Rapids, MI
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GRR
ICAO Code: KGRR
Coordinates: 42°52′50″N, 85°31′22″W