How far is Dakar from Washington D.C.?
The distance between Washington D.C. (Washington Dulles International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 4006 miles / 6447 kilometers / 3481 nautical miles.
Washington Dulles International Airport – Blaise Diagne 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)- 4005.763 miles
- 6446.650 kilometers
- 3480.913 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- 4002.241 miles
- 6440.982 kilometers
- 3477.852 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport is 8 hours and 5 minutes.
What is the time difference between Washington D.C. and Dakar?
Flight carbon footprint between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
On average, flying from Washington D.C. to Dakar generates about 457 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 457 kilograms equals 1 008 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
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 | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |