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Distance from Dakar to Guangzhou

Straight line

13,217 km
8,213 mi · 7,137 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 1 min

Direction

NE 53°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Guangzhou?

Dakar (Senegal) and Guangzhou (China) are very far apart: 13,217 km in a straight line, that is 8,213 miles or 7,137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dakar, Guangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 53°). The route crosses from Senegal into China. The halfway point is at 39.3454°, 44.7578°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 1 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 Guangzhou?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Guangzhou is 13,217 km (8,213 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Guangzhou from Dakar?

Guangzhou is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 53°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Guangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 1 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.