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How far is Heraklion from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Heraklion (Heraklion International Airport) is 2977 miles / 4791 kilometers / 2587 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Heraklion International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Heraklion

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2976.844 miles
  • 4790.766 kilometers
  • 2586.807 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
  • 2975.437 miles
  • 4788.502 kilometers
  • 2585.584 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 Heraklion?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Heraklion International Airport is 6 hours and 8 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Heraklion International Airport (HER)

On average, flying from Dakar to Heraklion generates about 331 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 331 kilograms equals 731 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Heraklion

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

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 Heraklion International Airport
City: Heraklion
Country: Greece Flag of Greece
IATA Code: HER
ICAO Code: LGIR
Coordinates: 35°20′22″N, 25°10′49″E