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How far is Lubango from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Lubango (Lubango Airport) is 2921 miles / 4700 kilometers / 2538 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Lubango (SDD) is 4613 miles / 7424 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 106 hours 25 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Lubango Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Lubango

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2920.703 miles
  • 4700.415 kilometers
  • 2538.021 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
  • 2926.565 miles
  • 4709.850 kilometers
  • 2543.116 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 Lubango?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lubango Airport is 6 hours and 1 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Lubango Airport (SDD)

On average, flying from Dakar to Lubango generates about 325 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 325 kilograms equals 716 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 Lubango

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

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 Lubango Airport
City: Lubango
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SDD
ICAO Code: FNUB
Coordinates: 14°55′28″S, 13°34′29″E