Paris, France → Dakar, Senegal · ✈ 5h 45min · 🚗 68h 20min
2,271 nautical miles · Time difference: -1h behind · Direction: southwest
The distance from Paris to Dakar is 4,205 km (2,613 miles). The fastest way to travel is by flight. A direct flight takes approximately 5h 45min.
The straight-line distance from Paris, France to Dakar, Senegal is approximately 4,205 kilometers (2,613 miles or 2,271 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 Paris. Paris is in Europe, in the Île-de-France region of France, while Dakar is in Africa, in Dakar, Senegal. This intercontinental route spans from Europe to Africa.
| Mode | Distance | Est. Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| ✈️ Flight | 4,205 km | ~5h 45min | Best option for speed |
Our recommendation: flight is typically the best way to travel from Paris to Dakar. For 4,205 km, flying saves significant time and is usually the most practical choice.
Paris sits at 48.8566°N, 2.3522°E, while Dakar is located at 14.7167°N, 17.4677°W. The initial compass bearing from Paris to Dakar is 212° (SSW), so a great-circle flight path leaves Paris 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 34.14° and the longitude difference is 19.82°. 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 Paris and Dakar is approximately 32.1593°N, 9.4618°W. This is the great-circle halfway position — the spot where you would be exactly 2,103 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 1 hour behind Paris. When it is 09:00 in Paris, it is approximately 08:00 in Dakar. Daylight saving time can shift the offset by an hour during certain months, so confirm the exact difference for your specific travel dates.
Paris is a major city in France with a population of approximately 2,161,000. Located in the Île-de-France region, it is an important hub in Europe. Paris is a significant metropolitan area in France 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.
4,205 km is a long-distance route that typically requires air travel. This is comparable to crossing an ocean or continent. For context, London to Dubai is about 5,500 km.
The 4,205 km between Paris and Dakar means a beam of light could travel this distance in approximately 14.0 milliseconds — but a flight still takes 5h 45min.
This route crosses from Europe to Africa, spanning 1 timezone.
The straight-line distance from Paris to Dakar is approximately 4,205 kilometers (2,613 miles, 2,271 nautical miles).
A direct flight takes approximately 5h 45min, based on 800 km/h cruising speed plus 30 minutes for takeoff and landing.
Estimated driving time is approximately 68h 20min, based on 80 km/h average speed and roads being ~30% longer than straight-line distance.
Dakar is approximately -1h behind compared to Paris.
The estimated road distance is approximately 5,467 km, which is about 30% longer than the 4,205 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.