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Distance from Guangzhou to Dakar

Straight line

13,217 km
8,213 mi · 7,137 NM

By road

13,290 km
8,258 mi

Travel time

155 h 2 min
flight ≈ 17 h 1 min

Direction

WNW 303°
initial bearing

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How far is Guangzhou from Dakar?

Guangzhou (China) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 13,217 km in a straight line, that is 8,213 miles or 7,137 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Guangzhou to Dakar is 13,290 km (8,258 miles), about 155 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Guangzhou, Dakar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 303°). The route crosses from China into Senegal. The halfway point is at 39.3454°, 44.7578°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 1 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 Guangzhou from Dakar?

By road it is 13,290 km (8,258 miles) from Guangzhou to Dakar; in a straight line it is 13,217 km (8,213 miles).

How long is the drive from Guangzhou to Dakar?

About 155 h 2 min on the fastest route (13,290 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Guangzhou?

Dakar is to the north-west of Guangzhou, at an initial bearing of 303°.

How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 1 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.