New York, United States → Dakar, Senegal · ✈ 8h 11min · 🚗 99h 50min
3,317 nautical miles · Time difference: +4h ahead · Direction: southeast
The distance from New York to Dakar 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 New York, United States to Dakar, Senegal 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.
Dakar is located southeast of New York. New York is in North America, in the Northeast region of United States, while Dakar is in Africa, in Dakar, Senegal. This intercontinental route spans from North America to Africa.
| 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 New York to Dakar. For 6,144 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
New York sits at 40.7128°N, 74.0060°W, while Dakar is located at 14.7167°N, 17.4677°W. The initial compass bearing from New York to Dakar is 101° (E), so a great-circle flight path leaves New York heading roughly E. 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 New York and Dakar 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.
Dakar is roughly 4 hours ahead of New York. When it is 09:00 in New York, it is approximately 13:00 in Dakar. 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.
New York is a major city in United States with a population of approximately 8,336,817. Located in the Northeast region, it is an important hub in North America. As one of the largest cities in United States, New York is a major international gateway with extensive air connections and multiple airports.
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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.
At 6,144 km, this is one of the longer routes on the globe, spanning from North America to Africa. For comparison, London to Sydney is about 17,000 km — roughly half the circumference of the Earth.
At 6,144 km, New York to Dakar is one of the world's longer routes, covering 15.3% of Earth's circumference (40,075 km).
This route crosses from North America to Africa, spanning 4 timezones.
The straight-line distance from New York to Dakar 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.
Dakar is approximately +4h ahead compared to New York.
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.