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Distance from Dakar to Dalian

Straight line

12,710 km
7,897 mi · 6,863 NM

By road

12,806 km
7,957 mi

Travel time

149 h 45 min
flight ≈ 16 h 23 min

Direction

NE 34°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Dalian?

Dakar (Senegal) and Dalian (China) are very far apart: 12,710 km in a straight line, that is 7,897 miles or 6,863 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Dalian is 12,806 km (7,957 miles), about 149 h 45 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Dalian lies to the north-east (initial bearing 34°). The route crosses from Senegal into China. The halfway point is at 54.2071°, 35.8930°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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 Dalian?

By road it is 12,806 km (7,957 miles) from Dakar to Dalian; in a straight line it is 12,710 km (7,897 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Dalian?

About 149 h 45 min on the fastest route (12,806 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dalian from Dakar?

Dalian is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 34°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Dalian?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 23 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.