How far is Dakar from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 3855 miles / 6205 kilometers / 3350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Dakar (DSS) is 5186 miles / 8346 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 38 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Dakar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3855.298 miles
- 6204.501 kilometers
- 3350.162 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- 3852.811 miles
- 6200.498 kilometers
- 3348.001 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 Nairobi to Dakar?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Dakar?
The time difference between Nairobi and Dakar is 3 hours. Dakar is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Dakar generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Dakar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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 |