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How far is Fort Nelson from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Fort Nelson (Fort Nelson Airport) is 5897 miles / 9490 kilometers / 5124 nautical miles.

Blaise Diagne International Airport – Fort Nelson Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Fort Nelson

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 5896.929 miles
  • 9490.188 kilometers
  • 5124.291 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
  • 5890.552 miles
  • 9479.925 kilometers
  • 5118.750 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 Fort Nelson?

The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Fort Nelson Airport is 11 hours and 39 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE)

On average, flying from Dakar to Fort Nelson generates about 703 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 703 kilograms equals 1 549 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Fort Nelson

See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Fort Nelson Airport (YYE).

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 Fort Nelson Airport
City: Fort Nelson
Country: Canada Flag of Canada
IATA Code: YYE
ICAO Code: CYYE
Coordinates: 58°50′11″N, 122°35′49″W