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Distance from Tehran to Dakar

Straight line

7,175 km
4,458 mi · 3,874 NM

By road

6,665 km
4,141 mi

Travel time

72 h 34 min
flight ≈ 9 h 28 min

Direction

W 270°
initial bearing

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How far is Tehran from Dakar?

Tehran (Iran) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 7,175 km in a straight line, that is 4,458 miles or 3,874 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Tehran to Dakar is 6,665 km (4,141 miles), about 72 h 34 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road follows the straight line closely.

From Tehran, Dakar lies to the west (initial bearing 270°). The route crosses from Iran into Senegal. The halfway point is at 29.6553°, 13.5679°.

A direct flight would take about 9 h 28 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 Tehran from Dakar?

By road it is 6,665 km (4,141 miles) from Tehran to Dakar; in a straight line it is 7,175 km (4,458 miles).

How long is the drive from Tehran to Dakar?

About 72 h 34 min on the fastest route (6,665 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Dakar from Tehran?

Dakar is to the west of Tehran, at an initial bearing of 270°.

How long is the flight from Tehran to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 9 h 28 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.