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How far is Lynchburg, VA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Lynchburg (Lynchburg Regional Airport) is 4089 miles / 6581 kilometers / 3553 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Lynchburg Regional Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Lynchburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4088.989 miles
  • 6580.590 kilometers
  • 3553.234 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
  • 4084.979 miles
  • 6574.136 kilometers
  • 3549.749 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 Lynchburg?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lynchburg Regional Airport is 8 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH)

On average, flying from Dakar to Lynchburg generates about 467 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 467 kilograms equals 1 031 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Lynchburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Lynchburg Regional Airport (LYH).

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 Lynchburg Regional Airport
City: Lynchburg, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: LYH
ICAO Code: KLYH
Coordinates: 37°19′36″N, 79°12′1″W