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How far is Algiers from Dakar?

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

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Algiers (ALG) is 2648 miles / 4262 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 59 hours 3 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Houari Boumediene Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Algiers

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Algiers. 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 Dakar to Algiers?

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

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

On average, flying from Dakar to Algiers 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 Dakar to Algiers

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

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination 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

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

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