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How far is Mbanza Congo from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Mbanza Congo (Mbanza Congo Airport) is 2586 miles / 4161 kilometers / 2247 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Mbanza Congo (SSY) is 3844 miles / 6186 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 86 hours 20 minutes.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Mbanza Congo Airport

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4161
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Distance from Dakar to Mbanza Congo

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2585.655 miles
  • 4161.209 kilometers
  • 2246.873 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
  • 2587.941 miles
  • 4164.887 kilometers
  • 2248.859 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 Mbanza Congo?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Mbanza Congo Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY)

On average, flying from Dakar to Mbanza Congo generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Mbanza Congo

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Mbanza Congo Airport (SSY).

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 Mbanza Congo Airport
City: Mbanza Congo
Country: Angola Flag of Angola
IATA Code: SSY
ICAO Code: FNBC
Coordinates: 6°16′11″S, 14°14′49″E