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Distance from Nanjing to Dakar

Straight line

13,050 km
8,109 mi · 7,046 NM

By road

12,776 km
7,939 mi

Travel time

149 h 9 min
flight ≈ 16 h 49 min

Direction

NW 311°
initial bearing

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How far is Nanjing from Dakar?

Nanjing (China) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 13,050 km in a straight line, that is 8,109 miles or 7,046 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Nanjing to Dakar is 12,776 km (7,939 miles), about 149 h 9 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Nanjing, Dakar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 311°). The route crosses from China into Senegal. The halfway point is at 48.8464°, 41.3348°.

A direct flight would take about 16 h 49 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 Nanjing from Dakar?

By road it is 12,776 km (7,939 miles) from Nanjing to Dakar; in a straight line it is 13,050 km (8,109 miles).

How long is the drive from Nanjing to Dakar?

About 149 h 9 min on the fastest route (12,776 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Nanjing?

Dakar is to the north-west of Nanjing, at an initial bearing of 311°.

How long is the flight from Nanjing to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 16 h 49 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.