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How far is Polokwane from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Polokwane (Polokwane International Airport) is 4135 miles / 6655 kilometers / 3594 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Polokwane (PTG) is 6249 miles / 10056 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 138 hours 17 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Polokwane International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Polokwane

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4135.366 miles
  • 6655.226 kilometers
  • 3593.534 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
  • 4141.142 miles
  • 6664.522 kilometers
  • 3598.554 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 Polokwane?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Polokwane International Airport is 8 hours and 19 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Polokwane International Airport (PTG)

On average, flying from Dakar to Polokwane generates about 473 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 473 kilograms equals 1 043 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 Polokwane

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

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 Polokwane International Airport
City: Polokwane
Country: South Africa Flag of South Africa
IATA Code: PTG
ICAO Code: FAPP
Coordinates: 23°50′43″S, 29°27′30″E