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Distance from Dakar to Santiago

Straight line

7,761 km
4,823 mi · 4,191 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 10 h 12 min

Direction

SW 225°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Santiago?

Dakar (Senegal) and Santiago (Chile) are very far apart: 7,761 km in a straight line, that is 4,823 miles or 4,191 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 Santiago, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Dakar, Santiago lies to the south-west (initial bearing 225°). The route crosses from Senegal into Chile. The halfway point is at -10.4621°, -41.9289°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Dakar from Santiago?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Santiago is 7,761 km (4,823 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Santiago from Dakar?

Santiago is to the south-west of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 225°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Santiago?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 12 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.