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Distance from Dakar to Málaga

Straight line

2,762 km
1,716 mi · 1,491 NM

By road

516 km
321 mi

Travel time

6 h 4 min
flight ≈ 3 h 57 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Málaga?

Dakar (Senegal) and Málaga (Spain) are very far apart: 2,762 km in a straight line, that is 1,716 miles or 1,491 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Málaga is 516 km (321 miles), about 6 h 4 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Málaga lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Senegal into Spain. The halfway point is at 25.8509°, -11.5449°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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 Málaga?

By road it is 516 km (321 miles) from Dakar to Málaga; in a straight line it is 2,762 km (1,716 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Málaga?

About 6 h 4 min on the fastest route (516 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Málaga from Dakar?

Málaga is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 25°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Málaga?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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.