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Distance from Dakar to Wuhan

Straight line

12,821 km
7,967 mi · 6,923 NM

By road

12,435 km
7,727 mi

Travel time

145 h 24 min
flight ≈ 16 h 32 min

Direction

NE 45°
initial bearing

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How far is Dakar from Wuhan?

Dakar (Senegal) and Wuhan (China) are very far apart: 12,821 km in a straight line, that is 7,967 miles or 6,923 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Dakar to Wuhan is 12,435 km (7,727 miles), about 145 h 24 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Dakar, Wuhan lies to the north-east (initial bearing 45°). The route crosses from Senegal into China. The halfway point is at 45.3159°, 41.0133°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 32 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 Wuhan?

By road it is 12,435 km (7,727 miles) from Dakar to Wuhan; in a straight line it is 12,821 km (7,967 miles).

How long is the drive from Dakar to Wuhan?

About 145 h 24 min on the fastest route (12,435 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Wuhan from Dakar?

Wuhan is to the north-east of Dakar, at an initial bearing of 45°.

How long is the flight from Dakar to Wuhan?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 32 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.