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Distance from Dakar to Moscow

Straight line

6,513 km
4,047 mi · 3,517 NM

By road

4,780 km
2,970 mi

Travel time

52 h 21 min
flight ≈ 8 h 38 min

Direction

NNE 33°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Moscow?

Dakar (Senegal) and Moscow (Russia) are very far apart: 6,513 km in a straight line, that is 4,047 miles or 3,517 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Moscow is 4,780 km (2,970 miles), about 52 h 21 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Moscow lies to the north-east (initial bearing 33°). The route crosses from Senegal into Russia. The halfway point is at 38.2635°, 2.2396°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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 Moscow?

By road it is 4,780 km (2,970 miles) from Dakar to Moscow; in a straight line it is 6,513 km (4,047 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Moscow?

About 52 h 21 min on the fastest route (4,780 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Moscow from Dakar?

Moscow is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 33°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Moscow?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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.