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How far is Williston, ND, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Williston (Williston Basin International Airport) is 5320 miles / 8562 kilometers / 4623 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Williston Basin International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Williston

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5320.427 miles
  • 8562.397 kilometers
  • 4623.325 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
  • 5314.649 miles
  • 8553.099 kilometers
  • 4618.304 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 Williston?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Williston Basin International Airport is 10 hours and 34 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA)

On average, flying from Dakar to Williston generates about 626 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 626 kilograms equals 1 380 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Williston

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Williston Basin International Airport (XWA).

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 Williston Basin International Airport
City: Williston, ND
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: XWA
ICAO Code: KXWA
Coordinates: 48°15′30″N, 103°44′55″W