How far is Richmond, VA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3987 miles / 6417 kilometers / 3465 nautical miles.

Distance from Dakar to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3987.167 miles
• 6416.724 kilometers
• 3464.754 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

• 3983.445 miles
• 6410.734 kilometers
• 3461.519 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Richmond?

The time difference between Dakar and Richmond is 5 hours. Richmond is 5 hours behind Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Dakar to Richmond generates about 455 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 455 kilograms equals 1 003 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Richmond

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

Airport information

Origin	Blaise Diagne International Airport
City:	Dakar
Country:	Senegal
IATA Code:	DSS
ICAO Code:	GOBD
Coordinates:	14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W

Destination	Richmond International Airport
City:	Richmond, VA
Country:	United States
IATA Code:	RIC
ICAO Code:	KRIC
Coordinates:	37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W