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Distance from Dakar to Hangzhou

Straight line

13,279 km
8,251 mi · 7,170 NM

By road

13,005 km
8,081 mi

Travel time

151 h 59 min
flight ≈ 17 h 6 min

Direction

NE 42°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Hangzhou?

Dakar (Senegal) and Hangzhou (China) are very far apart: 13,279 km in a straight line, that is 8,251 miles or 7,170 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Hangzhou is 13,005 km (8,081 miles), about 151 h 59 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Hangzhou lies to the north-east (initial bearing 42°). The route crosses from Senegal into China. The halfway point is at 48.5718°, 43.0376°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 6 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 Hangzhou?

By road it is 13,005 km (8,081 miles) from Dakar to Hangzhou; in a straight line it is 13,279 km (8,251 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Hangzhou?

About 151 h 59 min on the fastest route (13,005 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Hangzhou from Dakar?

Hangzhou is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 42°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Hangzhou?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 6 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.