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How far is Dakar from Douala?

The distance between Douala (Douala International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 1995 miles / 3211 kilometers / 1734 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Douala (DLA) to Dakar (DKR) is 2636 miles / 4243 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 58 minutes.

Douala International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

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1995
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3211
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Distance from Douala to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1995.130 miles
  • 3210.851 kilometers
  • 1733.721 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
  • 1994.493 miles
  • 3209.826 kilometers
  • 1733.167 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 Douala to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Douala International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

On average, flying from Douala to Dakar generates about 217 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 217 kilograms equals 479 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Douala to Dakar

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

Airport information

Origin Douala International Airport
City: Douala
Country: Cameroon Flag of Cameroon
IATA Code: DLA
ICAO Code: FKKD
Coordinates: 4°0′21″N, 9°43′10″E
Destination 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