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How far is Luanda from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Luanda (Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport) is 2633 miles / 4238 kilometers / 2288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Luanda (LAD) is 4059 miles / 6532 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 93 hours 30 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Luanda

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2633.355 miles
  • 4237.974 kilometers
  • 2288.323 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
  • 2636.855 miles
  • 4243.606 kilometers
  • 2291.364 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 Luanda?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport is 5 hours and 29 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD)

On average, flying from Dakar to Luanda generates about 291 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 291 kilograms equals 641 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Luanda

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport (LAD).

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 Luanda Quatro de Fevereiro Airport
City: Luanda
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: LAD
ICAO Code: FNLU
Coordinates: 8°51′30″S, 13°13′52″E