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How far is Island Lake from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Island Lake (Island Lake Airport) is 4902 miles / 7890 kilometers / 4260 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Island Lake Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Island Lake

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4902.492 miles
  • 7889.797 kilometers
  • 4260.149 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
  • 4898.685 miles
  • 7883.669 kilometers
  • 4256.841 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 Island Lake?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Island Lake Airport is 9 hours and 46 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Island Lake Airport (YIV)

On average, flying from Dakar to Island Lake generates about 571 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 571 kilograms equals 1 259 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Island Lake

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Island Lake Airport (YIV).

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 Island Lake Airport
City: Island Lake
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YIV
ICAO Code: CYIV
Coordinates: 53°51′25″N, 94°39′12″W