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How far is Dakhla from Dakar?

The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Dakhla (Dakhla Airport) is 626 miles / 1007 kilometers / 544 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Dakhla (VIL) is 838 miles / 1348 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 20 hours 22 minutes.

Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Dakhla Airport

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Distance from Dakar to Dakhla

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 625.893 miles
  • 1007.277 kilometers
  • 543.886 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
  • 628.613 miles
  • 1011.654 kilometers
  • 546.250 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 Dakhla?

The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Dakhla Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Dakhla Airport (VIL)

On average, flying from Dakar to Dakhla generates about 116 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 116 kilograms equals 256 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 Dakhla

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

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 Dakhla Airport
City: Dakhla
Country: Western Sahara Flag of Western Sahara
IATA Code: VIL
ICAO Code: GMMH
Coordinates: 23°43′5″N, 15°55′55″W