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How far is Polokwane from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4111 miles / 6616 kilometers / 3572 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Polokwane (PTG) is 6214 miles / 10000 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 137 hours 41 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4110.761 miles
  • 6615.628 kilometers
  • 3572.154 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
  • 4116.595 miles
  • 6625.017 kilometers
  • 3577.223 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 8 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Dakar to Polokwane generates about 470 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 470 kilograms equals 1 037 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 Polokwane

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG).

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E