How far is Dakar from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 1493 miles / 2402 kilometers / 1297 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Dakar (DSS) is 2015 miles / 3243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 42 hours 10 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Blaise Diagne 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)- 1492.662 miles
- 2402.207 kilometers
- 1297.088 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- 1492.166 miles
- 2401.409 kilometers
- 1296.657 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport is 3 hours and 19 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
On average, flying from Lagos to Dakar generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 395 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 Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
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 | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |