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How far is Minneapolis, MN, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Minneapolis (Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport) is 4838 miles / 7786 kilometers / 4204 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Minneapolis

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4838.075 miles
  • 7786.127 kilometers
  • 4204.172 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
  • 4833.207 miles
  • 7778.292 kilometers
  • 4199.942 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 Minneapolis?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport is 9 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)

On average, flying from Dakar to Minneapolis generates about 563 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 563 kilograms equals 1 241 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Minneapolis

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP).

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 Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
City: Minneapolis, MN
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSP
ICAO Code: KMSP
Coordinates: 44°52′55″N, 93°13′18″W