How far is Dakar from London?
The distance between London (London Gatwick Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 2685 miles / 4320 kilometers / 2333 nautical miles.
London Gatwick Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport
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Distance from London to Dakar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from London to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2684.525 miles
- 4320.325 kilometers
- 2332.789 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- 2689.719 miles
- 4328.683 kilometers
- 2337.302 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 London to Dakar?
The estimated flight time from London Gatwick Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 5 hours and 34 minutes.
What is the time difference between London and Dakar?
Flight carbon footprint between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
On average, flying from London to Dakar generates about 297 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 297 kilograms equals 654 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path from London to Dakar
See the map of the shortest flight path between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
Airport information
| Origin | London Gatwick Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | London |
| Country: | United Kingdom  |
| IATA Code: | LGW |
| ICAO Code: | EGKK |
| Coordinates: | 51°8′53″N, 0°11′25″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 |