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How far is Philadelphia, PA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia International Airport) is 3872 miles / 6232 kilometers / 3365 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Philadelphia International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Philadelphia

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3872.409 miles
  • 6232.038 kilometers
  • 3365.031 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
  • 3869.397 miles
  • 6227.190 kilometers
  • 3362.414 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 Philadelphia?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport is 7 hours and 49 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

On average, flying from Dakar to Philadelphia generates about 440 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 440 kilograms equals 971 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Philadelphia

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

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 Philadelphia International Airport
City: Philadelphia, PA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: PHL
ICAO Code: KPHL
Coordinates: 39°52′18″N, 75°14′27″W