How far is Chicago, IL, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago Midway International Airport) is 4562 miles / 7341 kilometers / 3964 nautical miles.

Distance from Dakar to Chicago

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 4561.787 miles
• 7341.484 kilometers
• 3964.084 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

• 4557.233 miles
• 7334.156 kilometers
• 3960.127 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 Chicago?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport is 9 hours and 8 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Chicago?

The time difference between Dakar and Chicago is 6 hours. Chicago is 6 hours behind Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

On average, flying from Dakar to Chicago generates about 527 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 527 kilograms equals 1 163 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Chicago

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

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	Chicago Midway International Airport
City:	Chicago, IL
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	MDW
ICAO Code:	KMDW
Coordinates:	41°47′9″N, 87°45′8″W