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How far is Helgoland from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Helgoland (Heligoland Airport) is 3041 miles / 4894 kilometers / 2642 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Heligoland Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Helgoland

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3040.915 miles
  • 4893.878 kilometers
  • 2642.483 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
  • 3045.110 miles
  • 4900.630 kilometers
  • 2646.128 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 Helgoland?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Heligoland Airport is 6 hours and 15 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Heligoland Airport (HGL)

On average, flying from Dakar to Helgoland generates about 339 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 339 kilograms equals 748 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Helgoland

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

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 Heligoland Airport
City: Helgoland
Country: Germany Flag of Germany
IATA Code: HGL
ICAO Code: EDXH
Coordinates: 54°11′7″N, 7°54′56″E