How far is Dakar from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 3884 miles / 6250 kilometers / 3375 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Dakar (DKR) is 5220 miles / 8400 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 12 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Dakar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3883.585 miles
- 6250.025 kilometers
- 3374.743 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- 3881.064 miles
- 6245.968 kilometers
- 3372.553 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 Nairobi to Dakar?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 7 hours and 51 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Dakar?
The time difference between Nairobi and Dakar is 3 hours. Dakar is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Dakar generates about 442 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 442 kilograms equals 974 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Dakar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″E |
| Destination | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |