Dakar, Senegal → New York, United States · ✈ 8h 11min · 🚗 99h 50min
3,317 nautical miles · Time difference: -4h behind · Direction: northwest
The distance from Dakar to New York is 6,144 km (3,818 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 8h 11min.
The straight-line distance from Dakar, Senegal to New York, United States is approximately 6,144 kilometers (3,818 miles or 3,317 nautical miles). This measurement uses the Haversine formula, computing the great-circle distance — the shortest path between two points on Earth's surface.
New York is located northwest of Dakar. Dakar is in Africa, in the Dakar region of Senegal, while New York is in North America, in Northeast, United States. This intercontinental route spans from Africa to North America.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 6,144 km | ~8h 11min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Dakar to New York. For 6,144 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Dakar sits at 14.7167°N, 17.4677°W, while New York is located at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W. The initial compass bearing from Dakar to New York is 310° (NW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Dakar heading roughly NW. 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 26.00° and the longitude difference is 56.54°. 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 New York is approximately 30.7618°N, 42.0058°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 3,072 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.
New York is roughly 4 hours behind Dakar. When it is 09:00 in Dakar, it is approximately 05:00 in New York. A 4-hour shift is small enough that most travelers adjust within a day. 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.
New York is a notable city in United States with a population of approximately 8,336,817. Situated in the Northeast region, it serves as a key destination in North America. New York is one of United States's largest cities, offering major airport hubs, extensive public transport, and a wide range of accommodation options.
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At 6,144 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from Africa to North America. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 6,144 km, Dakar to New York is one of the world's longer routes, covering 15.3% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from Africa to North America, spanning 4 timezones.
The straight-line distance from Dakar to New York is approximately 6,144 kilometers (3,818 miles, 3,317 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 8h 11min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 99h 50min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
New York is approximately -4h behind compared to Dakar.
The estimated road distance is approximately 7,987 km, which is about 30% longer than the 6,144 km straight-line distance.
📍 Data: Coordinates from OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances calculated using the Haversine formula. Travel times are estimates only. Last verified: May 30, 2026.