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How far is Dakar from Algiers?

The distance between Algiers (Houari Boumediene Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 1978 miles / 3183 kilometers / 1719 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Algiers (ALG) to Dakar (DKR) is 2646 miles / 4259 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 5 minutes.

Houari Boumediene Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

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Distance from Algiers to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1978.020 miles
  • 3183.315 kilometers
  • 1718.853 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
  • 1980.779 miles
  • 3187.755 kilometers
  • 1721.250 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 Algiers to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Houari Boumediene Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

On average, flying from Algiers to Dakar generates about 216 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 216 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Algiers to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).

Airport information

Origin Houari Boumediene Airport
City: Algiers
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ALG
ICAO Code: DAAG
Coordinates: 36°41′27″N, 3°12′55″E
Destination Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DKR
ICAO Code: GOOY
Coordinates: 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W

Airlines flying from Algiers (ALG) to Dakar (DKR)

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