How far is Dakar from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 1521 miles / 2447 kilometers / 1321 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Dakar (DKR) is 2049 miles / 3298 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 45 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Dakar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1520.551 miles
- 2447.090 kilometers
- 1321.323 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- 1520.017 miles
- 2446.231 kilometers
- 1320.859 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 Lagos to Dakar?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 3 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Dakar?
The time difference between Lagos and Dakar is 1 hour. Dakar is 1 hour behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)
On average, flying from Lagos to Dakar generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 399 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Dakar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″E |
| 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 |