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How far is Marsa Alam from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Marsa Alam (Marsa Alam International Airport) is 3418 miles / 5501 kilometers / 2970 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Marsa Alam (RMF) is 5285 miles / 8506 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 43 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Marsa Alam International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Marsa Alam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3417.923 miles
  • 5500.614 kilometers
  • 2970.094 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
  • 3413.714 miles
  • 5493.841 kilometers
  • 2966.437 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 Marsa Alam?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Marsa Alam International Airport is 6 hours and 58 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF)

On average, flying from Dakar to Marsa Alam generates about 385 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 385 kilograms equals 848 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 Marsa Alam

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Marsa Alam International Airport (RMF).

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 Marsa Alam International Airport
City: Marsa Alam
Country: Egypt Flag of Egypt
IATA Code: RMF
ICAO Code: HEMA
Coordinates: 25°33′25″N, 34°35′1″E