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Distance from Moscow to Dakar

Straight line

6,513 km
4,047 mi · 3,517 NM

By road

4,781 km
2,971 mi

Travel time

52 h 17 min
flight ≈ 8 h 38 min

Direction

WSW 248°
initial bearing

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How far is Moscow from Dakar?

Moscow (Russia) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 6,513 km in a straight line, that is 4,047 miles or 3,517 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Moscow to Dakar is 4,781 km (2,971 miles), about 52 h 17 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Moscow, Dakar lies to the west (initial bearing 248°). The route crosses from Russia into Senegal. The halfway point is at 38.2635°, 2.2396°.

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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 Moscow from Dakar?

By road it is 4,781 km (2,971 miles) from Moscow to Dakar; in a straight line it is 6,513 km (4,047 miles).

How long is the drive from Moscow to Dakar?

About 52 h 17 min on the fastest route (4,781 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Moscow?

Dakar is to the west of Moscow, at an initial bearing of 248°.

How long is the flight from Moscow to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 8 h 38 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.