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How far is Medina from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Medina (Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport) is 3738 miles / 6016 kilometers / 3248 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Medina

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3738.141 miles
  • 6015.955 kilometers
  • 3248.356 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
  • 3733.287 miles
  • 6008.144 kilometers
  • 3244.138 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 Medina?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport is 7 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED)

On average, flying from Dakar to Medina generates about 424 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 424 kilograms equals 934 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Medina

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

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 Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz Airport
City: Medina
Country: Saudi Arabia Flag of Saudi Arabia
IATA Code: MED
ICAO Code: OEMA
Coordinates: 24°33′12″N, 39°42′18″E