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How far is Dakar from Rio De Janeiro?

The distance between Rio De Janeiro (Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 3127 miles / 5033 kilometers / 2718 nautical miles.

Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Distance from Rio De Janeiro to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3127.293 miles
  • 5032.891 kilometers
  • 2717.544 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
  • 3137.120 miles
  • 5048.706 kilometers
  • 2726.083 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 Rio De Janeiro to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 6 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

On average, flying from Rio De Janeiro to Dakar generates about 349 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 349 kilograms equals 770 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Rio De Janeiro to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport (GIG) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Airport information

Origin Rio de Janeiro–Galeão International Airport
City: Rio De Janeiro
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: GIG
ICAO Code: SBGL
Coordinates: 22°48′35″S, 43°15′2″W
Destination Blaise Diagne International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DSS
ICAO Code: GOBD
Coordinates: 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W