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How far is Helsinki from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Helsinki (Helsinki Airport) is 3787 miles / 6095 kilometers / 3291 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Helsinki Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Helsinki

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3787.362 miles
  • 6095.168 kilometers
  • 3291.128 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
  • 3789.276 miles
  • 6098.249 kilometers
  • 3292.791 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 Helsinki?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Helsinki Airport is 7 hours and 40 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Helsinki Airport (HEL)

On average, flying from Dakar to Helsinki generates about 430 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 430 kilograms equals 948 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Helsinki

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

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 Helsinki Airport
City: Helsinki
Country: Finland Flag of Finland
IATA Code: HEL
ICAO Code: EFHK
Coordinates: 60°19′1″N, 24°57′47″E