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How far is Dakar from Bangui?

The distance between Bangui (Bangui M'Poko International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 2524 miles / 4062 kilometers / 2193 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Bangui (BGF) to Dakar (DSS) is 3331 miles / 5360 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 73 hours 8 minutes.

Bangui M'Poko International Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Distance from Bangui to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2524.221 miles
  • 4062.340 kilometers
  • 2193.488 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
  • 2522.441 miles
  • 4059.476 kilometers
  • 2191.942 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 Bangui to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Bangui M'Poko International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 5 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

On average, flying from Bangui to Dakar generates about 278 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 278 kilograms equals 613 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Bangui to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Bangui M'Poko International Airport (BGF) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

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Airport information

Origin Bangui M'Poko International Airport
City: Bangui
Country: Central African Republic Flag of Central African Republic
IATA Code: BGF
ICAO Code: FEFF
Coordinates: 4°23′54″N, 18°31′7″E
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