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How far is Richmond, VA, from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Richmond (Richmond International Airport) is 3962 miles / 6376 kilometers / 3443 nautical miles.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Richmond International Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Richmond

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3961.629 miles
  • 6375.624 kilometers
  • 3442.562 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
  • 3957.945 miles
  • 6369.696 kilometers
  • 3439.360 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 Richmond?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Richmond International Airport is 8 hours and 0 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Richmond International Airport (RIC)

On average, flying from Dakar to Richmond generates about 452 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 452 kilograms equals 996 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Dakar to Richmond

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

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 Richmond International Airport
City: Richmond, VA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: RIC
ICAO Code: KRIC
Coordinates: 37°30′18″N, 77°19′10″W