How far is Dakhla from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 627 miles / 1009 kilometers / 545 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Dakhla (VIL) is 808 miles / 1300 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 19 hours 48 minutes.

Distance from Dakar to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 626.814 miles
• 1008.759 kilometers
• 544.686 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

• 629.586 miles
• 1013.220 kilometers
• 547.095 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Dakhla?

The time difference between Dakar and Dakhla is 1 hour. Dakhla is 1 hour ahead of Dakar.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Dakar to Dakhla generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 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 Dakhla

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

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	Dakhla Airport
City:	Dakhla
Country:	Western Sahara
IATA Code:	VIL
ICAO Code:	GMMH
Coordinates:	23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W