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Distance from Dakar to Chongqing

Straight line

12,270 km
7,624 mi · 6,625 NM

By road

12,048 km
7,487 mi

Travel time

141 h 16 min
flight ≈ 15 h 50 min

Direction

NE 50°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Chongqing?

Dakar (Senegal) and Chongqing (China) are very far apart: 12,270 km in a straight line, that is 7,624 miles or 6,625 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Chongqing is 12,048 km (7,487 miles), about 141 h 16 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Chongqing lies to the north-east (initial bearing 50°). The route crosses from Senegal into China. The halfway point is at 40.7555°, 38.8558°.

A direct flight would take about 15 h 50 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 Dakar from Chongqing?

By road it is 12,048 km (7,487 miles) from Dakar to Chongqing; in a straight line it is 12,270 km (7,624 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Chongqing?

About 141 h 16 min on the fastest route (12,048 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Chongqing from Dakar?

Chongqing is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 50°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Chongqing?

A direct flight would take about 15 h 50 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.