Dakar, Senegal → Casablanca, Morocco · ✈ 3h 24min · 🚗 37h 43min
1,253 nautical miles · Time difference: Same timezone · Direction: northeast
The distance from Dakar to Casablanca 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 Dakar, Senegal to Casablanca, Morocco 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.
Casablanca is located northeast of Dakar. Dakar is in Africa, in the Dakar region of Senegal, while Casablanca is in Africa, in Casablanca-Settat, Morocco. 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 Dakar to Casablanca. 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 Dakar to Casablanca 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.
Dakar sits at 14.7167°N, 17.4677°W, while Casablanca is located at 33.5731°N, 7.5898°W. The initial compass bearing from Dakar to Casablanca is 24° (NNE), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dakar heading roughly NNE. 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 Dakar and Casablanca 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.
Dakar and Casablanca 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.
Dakar is a major city in Senegal with a population of approximately 1,146,053. Located in the Dakar region, it is an important hub in Africa. Dakar is a significant metropolitan area in Senegal with good domestic and international transport connections.
Casablanca is a notable city in Morocco with a population of approximately 3,359,818. Situated in the Casablanca-Settat region, it serves as a key destination in Africa. Casablanca offers solid transport connections and a variety of arrival options as a major city in Morocco.
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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 Dakar and Casablanca 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 Dakar to Casablanca 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.
Casablanca is approximately Same timezone compared to Dakar.
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.