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How far is Dakar from Rabat?

The distance between Rabat (Rabat–Salé Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 1482 miles / 2385 kilometers / 1288 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Rabat (RBA) to Dakar (DSS) is 1818 miles / 2926 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 40 hours 26 minutes.

Rabat–Salé Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Distance from Rabat to Dakar

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Rabat to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1482.015 miles
  • 2385.072 kilometers
  • 1287.836 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
  • 1486.144 miles
  • 2391.717 kilometers
  • 1291.424 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 Rabat to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Rabat–Salé Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

On average, flying from Rabat to Dakar generates about 178 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 178 kilograms equals 393 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Rabat to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rabat–Salé Airport (RBA) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Airport information

Origin Rabat–Salé Airport
City: Rabat
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: RBA
ICAO Code: GMME
Coordinates: 34°3′5″N, 6°45′5″W
Destination Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W