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How far is Chicago, IL, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Chicago (Chicago O'Hare International Airport) is 4570 miles / 7355 kilometers / 3971 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Chicago O'Hare International Airport

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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)
  • 4569.971 miles
  • 7354.656 kilometers
  • 3971.197 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
  • 4565.424 miles
  • 7347.338 kilometers
  • 3967.245 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 O'Hare International Airport is 9 hours and 9 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

On average, flying from Dakar to Chicago generates about 528 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 528 kilograms equals 1 165 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

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 Chicago O'Hare International Airport
City: Chicago, IL
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: ORD
ICAO Code: KORD
Coordinates: 41°58′42″N, 87°54′17″W