How far is Dakar from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 3981 miles / 6406 kilometers / 3459 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
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Distance from Washington D.C. to Dakar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Washington D.C. to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3980.593 miles
- 6406.143 kilometers
- 3459.040 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- 3977.109 miles
- 6400.537 kilometers
- 3456.014 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 Washington D.C. to Dakar?
The estimated flight time from Washington Dulles International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 8 hours and 2 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Dakar?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dakar generates about 454 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 454 kilograms equals 1 001 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from Washington D.C. to Dakar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).
Airport information
| Origin | Washington Dulles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Washington D.C. |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | IAD |
| ICAO Code: | KIAD |
| Coordinates: | 38°56′40″N, 77°27′20″W |
| Destination | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
Airlines flying from Washington D.C. (IAD) to Dakar (DKR)
| South African Airways |
| United Airlines |