How far is Nairobi from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) and Nairobi (Wilson Airport) is 3848 miles / 6193 kilometers / 3344 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DSS) to Nairobi (WIL) is 5176 miles / 8330 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 127 hours 22 minutes.
Blaise Diagne International Airport – Wilson 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)- 3847.951 miles
- 6192.677 kilometers
- 3343.778 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- 3845.477 miles
- 6188.695 kilometers
- 3341.628 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 Wilson 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 Wilson Airport (WIL)
On average, flying from Dakar to Nairobi generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 964 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 Wilson Airport (WIL).
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 | Wilson Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | WIL |
| ICAO Code: | HKNW |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′18″S, 36°48′53″E |