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Distance from Dakar to Rabat

Straight line

2,392 km
1,486 mi · 1,291 NM

By road

2,978 km
1,850 mi

Travel time

39 h 29 min
flight ≈ 3 h 29 min

Direction

NNE 25°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Rabat?

Dakar (Senegal) and Rabat (Morocco) are quite far apart: 2,392 km in a straight line, that is 1,486 miles or 1,291 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Rabat is 2,978 km (1,850 miles), about 39 h 29 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 24% longer than the straight line.

From Dakar, Rabat lies to the north-east (initial bearing 25°). The route crosses from Senegal into Morocco. The halfway point is at 24.4455°, -12.5482°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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 Rabat?

By road it is 2,978 km (1,850 miles) from Dakar to Rabat; in a straight line it is 2,392 km (1,486 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Rabat?

About 39 h 29 min on the fastest route (2,978 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Rabat from Dakar?

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

How long is the flight from Dakar to Rabat?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 29 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.