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How far is Gillam from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Gillam (Gillam Airport) is 4909 miles / 7900 kilometers / 4266 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Gillam Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Gillam

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4909.055 miles
  • 7900.358 kilometers
  • 4265.852 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
  • 4905.578 miles
  • 7894.763 kilometers
  • 4262.831 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 Gillam?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Gillam Airport is 9 hours and 47 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Gillam Airport (YGX)

On average, flying from Dakar to Gillam generates about 572 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 572 kilograms equals 1 261 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Gillam

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

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 Gillam Airport
City: Gillam
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YGX
ICAO Code: CYGX
Coordinates: 56°21′26″N, 94°42′38″W