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How far is Dakar from Recife?

The distance between Recife (Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport) and Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) is 1975 miles / 3178 kilometers / 1716 nautical miles.

Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport – Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

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Distance from Recife to Dakar

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1974.596 miles
  • 3177.804 kilometers
  • 1715.877 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
  • 1980.571 miles
  • 3187.420 kilometers
  • 1721.069 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 Recife to Dakar?

The estimated flight time from Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport to Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport is 4 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR)

On average, flying from Recife to Dakar generates about 215 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 215 kilograms equals 475 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Recife to Dakar

See the map of the shortest flight path between Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport (REC) and Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).

Airport information

Origin Recife/Guararapes–Gilberto Freyre International Airport
City: Recife
Country: Brazil Flag of Brazil
IATA Code: REC
ICAO Code: SBRF
Coordinates: 8°7′35″S, 34°55′24″W
Destination Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport
City: Dakar
Country: Senegal Flag of Senegal
IATA Code: DKR
ICAO Code: GOOY
Coordinates: 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W