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Distance from Dakar to Lisbon

Straight line

2,784 km
1,730 mi · 1,503 NM

By road

330 km
205 mi

Travel time

3 h 51 min
flight ≈ 3 h 59 min

Direction

NNE 15°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Lisbon?

Dakar (Senegal) and Lisbon (Portugal) are very far apart: 2,784 km in a straight line, that is 1,730 miles or 1,503 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Lisbon is 330 km (205 miles), about 3 h 51 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Lisbon lies to the north (initial bearing 15°). The route crosses from Senegal into Portugal. The halfway point is at 26.7651°, -13.7342°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 59 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 Lisbon?

By road it is 330 km (205 miles) from Dakar to Lisbon; in a straight line it is 2,784 km (1,730 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Lisbon?

About 3 h 51 min on the fastest route (330 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Lisbon from Dakar?

Lisbon is to the north of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 15°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Lisbon?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 59 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.