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How far is Dakar from Madrid?

The distance between Madrid (Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 1956 miles / 3148 kilometers / 1700 nautical miles.

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Distance from Madrid to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1956.256 miles
  • 3148.289 kilometers
  • 1699.940 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
  • 1961.054 miles
  • 3156.010 kilometers
  • 1704.109 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 Madrid to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 4 hours and 12 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

On average, flying from Madrid to Dakar generates about 213 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 213 kilograms equals 471 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Madrid to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Airport information

Origin Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport
City: Madrid
Country: Spain Flag of Spain
IATA Code: MAD
ICAO Code: LEMD
Coordinates: 40°29′36″N, 3°34′0″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