Distance from Dakar to Istanbul
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How far is Dakar from Istanbul?
Dakar (Senegal) and Istanbul (Türkiye) are very far apart: 5,333 km in a straight line, that is 3,314 miles or 2,879 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Dakar, Istanbul lies to the north-east (initial bearing 47°). The route crosses from Senegal into Türkiye. The halfway point is at 29.8607°, 2.7219°.
A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Dakar
- Dakar – Camayenne 704 km
- Dakar – Conakry 704 km
- Dakar – Bamako 1,045 km
- Dakar – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1,505 km
- Dakar – Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1,537 km
- Dakar – Ouagadougou 1,739 km
- Dakar – Abidjan 1,800 km
- Dakar – Kumasi 1,943 km
- Dakar – Accra 2,142 km
Other distances from Istanbul
- Istanbul – Zeytinburnu 4 km
- Istanbul – Üsküdar 5 km
- Istanbul – Şişli 6 km
- Istanbul – Esenler 7 km
- Istanbul – Bahçelievler 8 km
- Istanbul – Bağcılar 8 km
- Istanbul – Sultangazi 12 km
- Istanbul – Ataşehir 14 km
- Istanbul – Umraniye 15 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Dakar from Istanbul?
The straight-line distance between Dakar and Istanbul is 5,333 km (3,314 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Istanbul from Dakar?
Istanbul is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 47°.
How long is the flight from Dakar to Istanbul?
A direct flight would take about 7 h 10 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.