Distance from Dakar to Kaédi
How far is it from Dakar to Kaédi? About 281 mi in a straight line and 343 mi by road. Driving time, flight time, midpoint and route details.
Dakar and Kaédi are about 281 mi (452 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 343 mi (552 km), a drive of about 6 hr 8 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 1 hr 1 min.
| Straight-line distance | 281 mi / 452 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 343 mi / 552 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 6 hr 8 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 1 hr 1 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $43 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 15.431, -15.481 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Dakar to Kaédi is about 281 mi (452 km) in a straight line, and roughly 343 mi (552 km) by road.