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Distance from Tokyo to Dakar

Straight line

13,934 km
8,658 mi · 7,524 NM

By road

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no road route

Travel time

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flight ≈ 17 h 55 min

Direction

NNW 333°
initial bearing

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How far is Tokyo from Dakar?

Tokyo (Japan) and Dakar (Senegal) are very far apart: 13,934 km in a straight line, that is 8,658 miles or 7,524 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

There is no continuous road route between Tokyo and Dakar, so the straight-line distance and the flight are the useful figures.

From Tokyo, Dakar lies to the north-west (initial bearing 333°). The route crosses from Japan into Senegal. The halfway point is at 65.3521°, 37.8062°.

A direct flight would take about 17 h 55 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing).

Frequently asked questions

How far is Tokyo from Dakar?

The straight-line distance between Tokyo and Dakar is 13,934 km (8,658 miles). There is no continuous road route between them.

In which direction is Dakar from Tokyo?

Dakar is to the north-west of Tokyo, at an initial bearing of 333°.

How long is the flight from Tokyo to Dakar?

A direct flight would take about 17 h 55 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.