How far is Washington D.C. from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) is 4006 miles / 6447 kilometers / 3481 nautical miles.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Washington Dulles International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Washington D.C.
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Washington D.C.. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4005.763 miles
- 6446.650 kilometers
- 3480.913 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- 4002.241 miles
- 6440.982 kilometers
- 3477.852 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 Washington D.C.?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Washington D.C.?
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
On average, flying from Dakar to Washington D.C. generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Dakar to Washington D.C.
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |
| Destination | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |