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How far is Johannesburg from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Johannesburg (Lanseria International Airport) is 4143 miles / 6667 kilometers / 3600 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Johannesburg (HLA) is 6098 miles / 9813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 136 hours 42 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Lanseria International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Johannesburg

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4142.576 miles
  • 6666.830 kilometers
  • 3599.800 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
  • 4149.364 miles
  • 6677.755 kilometers
  • 3605.699 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 Johannesburg?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Lanseria International Airport is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

On average, flying from Dakar to Johannesburg generates about 474 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 474 kilograms equals 1 045 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 Johannesburg

See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

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 Lanseria International Airport
City: Johannesburg
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: HLA
ICAO Code: FALA
Coordinates: 25°56′18″S, 27°55′33″E