How far is Richards Bay from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Richards Bay (Richards Bay Airport) is 4463 miles / 7183 kilometers / 3878 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Richards Bay (RCB) is 6502 miles / 10464 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 144 hours 15 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Richards Bay Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Richards Bay
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Richards Bay. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4463.207 miles
- 7182.835 kilometers
- 3878.421 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- 4470.030 miles
- 7193.816 kilometers
- 3884.350 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 Richards Bay?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Richards Bay Airport is 8 hours and 57 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Richards Bay?
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB)
On average, flying from Dakar to Richards Bay generates about 515 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 515 kilograms equals 1 135 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 Richards Bay
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Richards Bay Airport (RCB).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| Destination | Richards Bay Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Richards Bay |
| Country: | South Africa  |
| IATA Code: | RCB |
| ICAO Code: | FARB |
| Coordinates: | 28°44′27″S, 32°5′31″E |