Distance from Sydney to Dakar
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How far is Sydney from Dakar?
Sydney (Australia) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 17,598 km in a straight line, that is 10,935 miles or 9,502 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.
From Sydney, Dakar lies to the south-west (initial bearing 211°). The route crosses from Australia into Senegal. The halfway point is at -53.5843°, 29.3985°.
A direct flight would take about 22 h 30 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.
Other distances from Sydney
- Sydney – Melbourne 713 km
- Sydney – Brisbane 733 km
- Sydney – Adelaide 1,162 km
- Sydney – Perth 3,290 km
- Sydney – Makassar 4,575 km
- Sydney – Surabaya 4,929 km
- Sydney – Semarang 5,140 km
- Sydney – Davao 5,291 km
- Sydney – Malingao 5,361 km
Other distances from Dakar
- Dakar – Camayenne 704 km
- Dakar – Conakry 704 km
- Dakar – Bamako 1,045 km
- Dakar – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria 1,505 km
- Dakar – Santa Cruz de Tenerife 1,537 km
- Dakar – Ouagadougou 1,739 km
- Dakar – Abidjan 1,800 km
- Dakar – Kumasi 1,943 km
- Dakar – Accra 2,142 km
Frequently asked questions
How far is Sydney from Dakar?
The straight-line distance between Sydney and Dakar is 17,598 km (10,935 miles). The road distance is longer and is calculated on the map.
In which direction is Dakar from Sydney?
Dakar is to the south-west of Sydney, at an initial bearing of 211°.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Dakar?
A direct flight would take about 22 h 30 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.