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Distance from Buenos Aires to Dakar

Straight line

6,965 km
4,328 mi · 3,761 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 9 h 12 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Buenos Aires from Dakar?

Buenos Aires (Argentina) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 6,965 km in a straight line, that is 4,328 miles or 3,761 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Buenos Aires, Dakar lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Argentina into Senegal. The halfway point is at -10.6113°, -36.1877°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Buenos Aires from Dakar?

The straight-line distance between Buenos Aires and Dakar is 6,965 km (4,328 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Dakar from Buenos Aires?

Dakar is to the north-east of Buenos Aires, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Buenos Aires to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 12 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.