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How far is Dakar from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 4729 miles / 7610 kilometers / 4109 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4728.553 miles
  • 7609.869 kilometers
  • 4109.000 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
  • 4722.347 miles
  • 7599.880 kilometers
  • 4103.607 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 New Orleans to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 9 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Dakar generates about 549 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 549 kilograms equals 1 210 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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