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Distance from Málaga to Dakar

Straight line

2,762 km
1,716 mi · 1,491 NM

By road

512 km
318 mi

Travel time

6 h 2 min
flight ≈ 3 h 57 min

Direction

SSW 211°
initial bearing

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How far is Málaga from Dakar?

Málaga (Spain) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 2,762 km in a straight line, that is 1,716 miles or 1,491 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Málaga to Dakar is 512 km (318 miles), about 6 h 2 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Málaga, Dakar lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). The route crosses from Spain into Senegal. The halfway point is at 25.8509°, -11.5449°.

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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 Málaga from Dakar?

By road it is 512 km (318 miles) from Málaga to Dakar; in a straight line it is 2,762 km (1,716 miles).

How long is the drive from Málaga to Dakar?

About 6 h 2 min on the fastest route (512 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Málaga?

Dakar is to the south-west of Málaga, at an initial bearing of 211°.

How long is the flight from Málaga to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 3 h 57 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.