Casablanca, Morocco → Dakar, Senegal · ✈ 3h 24min · 🚗 37h 43min
1,253 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: southwest
The distance from Casablanca to Dakar is 2,321 km (1,442 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 3h 24min.
The straight-line distance from Casablanca, Morocco to Dakar, Senegal is approximately 2,321 kilometers (1,442 miles or 1,253 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
Dakar is located southwest of Casablanca. Casablanca is in Africa, in the Casablanca-Settat region of Morocco, while Dakar is in Africa, in Dakar, Senegal. Both cities are in Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 2,321 km | ~3h 24min | Best option for speed |
| 🚗 Drive | ~3,017 km | ~37h 43min | Long journey, consider stops |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Casablanca to Dakar. For 2,321 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Based on an estimated road distance of 3,017 km, fuel costs for driving from Casablanca to Dakar are approximately $241–$453 USD (at $0.08–$0.15 per km, depending on vehicle efficiency and local fuel prices). Additional costs may include tolls, parking, and accommodation for longer trips.
Casablanca sits at 33.5731°N, 7.5898°W, while Dakar is located at 14.7167°N, 17.4677°W. The initial compass bearing from Casablanca to Dakar is 208° (SSW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Casablanca heading roughly SSW. Because the Earth is curved, the actual heading shifts gradually along the route — pilots and navigation systems update it continuously instead of holding a single fixed compass bearing.
The latitude difference is 18.86° and the longitude difference is 9.88°. Each degree of latitude represents about 111 km, which is one reason cross-latitude routes feel longer even when the map looks similar to east–west journeys.
The geographic midpoint between Casablanca and Dakar is approximately 24.2241°N, 12.8973°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 1,161 km from each city. On long-haul flights this point usually falls over open ocean or remote terrain, which is why in-flight maps often look "empty" mid-route.
Casablanca and Dakar share the same approximate time zone, so meetings, calls, and arrivals don't require any clock adjustment. This makes the route especially convenient for short business trips. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Casablanca is a major city in Morocco with a population of approximately 3,359,818. Located in the Casablanca-Settat region, it is an important hub in Africa. Casablanca is a significant metropolitan area in Morocco with good domestic and international transport connections.
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Dakar is a notable city in Senegal with a population of approximately 1,146,053. Situated in the Dakar region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Dakar offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Senegal.
2,321 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to spanning a large continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 2,321 km between Casablanca and Dakar means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 7.7 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 3h 24min.
The straight-line distance from Casablanca to Dakar is approximately 2,321 kilometers (1,442 miles, 1,253 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 3h 24min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 37h 43min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Dakar is approximately Same timezone compared to Casablanca.
The estimated road distance is approximately 3,017 km, which is about 30% longer than the 2,321 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: April 21, 2026.