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How far is Phalaborwa from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Phalaborwa (Hendrik Van Eck Airport) is 4203 miles / 6763 kilometers / 3652 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Phalaborwa (PHW) is 6274 miles / 10097 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 53 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Hendrik Van Eck Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Phalaborwa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4202.603 miles
  • 6763.434 kilometers
  • 3651.962 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
  • 4208.126 miles
  • 6772.322 kilometers
  • 3656.761 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 Phalaborwa?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Hendrik Van Eck Airport is 8 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW)

On average, flying from Dakar to Phalaborwa generates about 482 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 482 kilograms equals 1 062 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Phalaborwa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Hendrik Van Eck Airport (PHW).

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 Hendrik Van Eck Airport
City: Phalaborwa
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PHW
ICAO Code: FAPH
Coordinates: 23°56′13″S, 31°9′19″E