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How far is Lorient from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Lorient (Lorient South Brittany Airport) is 2410 miles / 3879 kilometers / 2095 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Lorient South Brittany Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Lorient

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2410.495 miles
  • 3879.316 kilometers
  • 2094.663 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
  • 2415.971 miles
  • 3888.128 kilometers
  • 2099.421 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 Lorient?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lorient South Brittany Airport is 5 hours and 3 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT)

On average, flying from Dakar to Lorient generates about 265 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 265 kilograms equals 584 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Lorient

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Lorient South Brittany Airport (LRT).

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 Lorient South Brittany Airport
City: Lorient
Country: France Flag of France
IATA Code: LRT
ICAO Code: LFRH
Coordinates: 47°45′38″N, 3°26′24″W