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How far is Dakar from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 3115 miles / 5014 kilometers / 2707 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3115.325 miles
  • 5013.630 kilometers
  • 2707.144 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
  • 3125.270 miles
  • 5029.634 kilometers
  • 2715.785 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 Rio De Janeiro to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 6 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Dakar generates about 348 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 348 kilograms equals 767 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
Destination Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DKR
ICAO Code: GOOY
Coordinates: 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W