How far is Nairobi from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) is 3855 miles / 6205 kilometers / 3350 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Nairobi (NBO) is 5183 miles / 8342 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 32 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Nairobi
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Nairobi. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3855.298 miles
- 6204.501 kilometers
- 3350.162 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- 3852.811 miles
- 6200.498 kilometers
- 3348.001 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 Nairobi?
The estimated flight time from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 7 hours and 47 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Nairobi?
The time difference between Dakar and Nairobi is 3 hours. Nairobi is 3 hours ahead of Dakar.
Flight carbon footprint between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
On average, flying from Dakar to Nairobi generates about 438 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 438 kilograms equals 966 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 Nairobi
See the map of the shortest flight path between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).
Airport information
| Origin | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |
| Destination | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |