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Distance from Melbourne to Dakar

Straight line

16,918 km
10,512 mi · 9,135 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 21 h 39 min

Direction

SW 219°
initial bearing

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How far is Melbourne from Dakar?

Melbourne (Australia) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 16,918 km in a straight line, that is 10,512 miles or 9,135 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Melbourne and Dakar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Melbourne, Dakar lies to the south-west (initial bearing 219°). The route crosses from Australia into Senegal. The halfway point is at -48.2518°, 30.6563°.

A direct flight would take about 21 h 39 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Melbourne from Dakar?

The straight-line distance between Melbourne and Dakar is 16,918 km (10,512 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Dakar from Melbourne?

Dakar is to the south-west of Melbourne, at an initial bearing of 219°.

How long is the flight from Melbourne to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 21 h 39 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.