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Distance from Shenzhen to Dakar

Straight line

13,322 km
8,278 mi · 7,194 NM

By road

13,407 km
8,331 mi

Travel time

156 h 14 min
flight ≈ 17 h 9 min

Direction

WNW 304°
initial bearing

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How far is Shenzhen from Dakar?

Shenzhen (China) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 13,322 km in a straight line, that is 8,278 miles or 7,194 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Shenzhen to Dakar is 13,407 km (8,331 miles), about 156 h 14 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Shenzhen, Dakar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 304°). The route crosses from China into Senegal. The halfway point is at 39.3323°, 45.3729°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 9 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 Shenzhen from Dakar?

By road it is 13,407 km (8,331 miles) from Shenzhen to Dakar; in a straight line it is 13,322 km (8,278 miles).

How long is the drive from Shenzhen to Dakar?

About 156 h 14 min on the fastest route (13,407 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Shenzhen?

Dakar is to the north-west of Shenzhen, at an initial bearing of 304°.

How long is the flight from Shenzhen to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 9 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.