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Distance from Dakar to Mexico City

Straight line

8,630 km
5,363 mi · 4,660 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 11 h 17 min

Direction

WNW 287°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Mexico City?

Dakar (Senegal) and Mexico City (Mexico) are very far apart: 8,630 km in a straight line, that is 5,363 miles or 4,660 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Dakar and Mexico City, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dakar, Mexico City lies to the west (initial bearing 287°). The route crosses from Senegal into Mexico. The halfway point is at 22.0797°, -57.6575°.

A direct flight would take about 11 h 17 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dakar from Mexico City?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Mexico City is 8,630 km (5,363 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Mexico City from Dakar?

Mexico City is to the west of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 287°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Mexico City?

A direct flight would take about 11 h 17 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.