Distance from London to Dakar
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How far is London from Dakar?
London (United Kingdom) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 4,367 km in a straight line, that is 2,714 miles or 2,358 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From London, Dakar lies to the south-west (initial bearing 207°). The route crosses from United Kingdom into Senegal. The halfway point is at 33.3879°, -10.6773°.
A direct flight would take about 5 h 58 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from London
- London – City of Westminster 1 km
- London – Islington 3 km
- London – Archway 7 km
- London – Bexley 20 km
- London – Luton 46 km
- London – Southend-on-Sea 58 km
- London – Reading 59 km
- London – Milton Keynes 73 km
- London – Northampton 97 km
Other distances from Dakar
- Dakar – Camayenne 704 km
- Dakar – Conakry 704 km
- Dakar – Bamako 1,045 km
- Dakar – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1,505 km
- Dakar – Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1,537 km
- Dakar – Ouagadougou 1,739 km
- Dakar – Abidjan 1,800 km
- Dakar – Kumasi 1,943 km
- Dakar – Accra 2,142 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is London from Dakar?
The straight-line distance between London and Dakar is 4,367 km (2,714 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Dakar from London?
Dakar is to the south-west of London, at an initial bearing of 207°.
How long is the flight from London to Dakar?
A direct flight would take about 5 h 58 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.