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Distance from Dakar to Tokyo

Straight line

13,934 km
8,658 mi · 7,524 NM

By road

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Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 55 min

Direction

NNE 23°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Tokyo?

Dakar (Senegal) and Tokyo (Japan) are very far apart: 13,934 km in a straight line, that is 8,658 miles or 7,524 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

From Dakar, Tokyo lies to the north-east (initial bearing 23°). The route crosses from Senegal into Japan. The halfway point is at 65.3521°, 37.8062°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 55 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 Tokyo?

The straight-line distance between Dakar and Tokyo is 13,934 km (8,658 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.

In which direction is Tokyo from Dakar?

Tokyo is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 23°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Tokyo?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 55 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.