Current Date And Time In Dakar, Senegal
Sunday, 28 June 2026
00:28:18 GMT
Capital: Dakar
Currency: West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Timezone: UTC +00:00 (GMT)
Area: 550.00 km²
State Code: DK
Find states and regions closest to Dakar in Senegal with precise aerial distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus exact 16-point compass bearing and heading direction. This location intelligence data is used by logistics professionals, supply chain analysts, market researchers, freight operators and travel planners working across Senegal and Africa.
Key Benefits: Proximity data for cross-state logistics routing • Distance intelligence for market expansion into adjacent regions • Compass directions for navigation and route planning • Real-world distance units for freight, shipping and aviation use • Strategic decision-making for multi-state operations in Senegal
To assist regional market researchers, location intelligence professionals and logistics managers in strategic decision-making, we have compiled the key geographic and demographic attributes for Dakar from our regional database:
| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
| Thies | 36 mi | 58 km | 31 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Fatick | 75 mi | 121 km | 65 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Diourbel Region | 94 mi | 151 km | 81 nm | East (E) | ⬆ |
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| Kaolack | 101 mi | 162 km | 87 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
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| Louga | 103 mi | 166 km | 90 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
| Banjul | 106 mi | 170 km | 92 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Saint-Louis | 111 mi | 179 km | 96 nm | Northeast (NE) | ⬆ |
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| North Bank | 127 mi | 205 km | 110 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Western | 127 mi | 205 km | 111 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
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| Kaffrine | 135 mi | 217 km | 117 nm | East-southeast (ESE) | ⬆ |
Explore countries nearest to Dakar by aerial distance, with exact distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles plus compass bearing and direction heading. Cross-border proximity from Dakar supports import/export planning, international market research, travel corridor analysis and multi-country logistics coordination across Africa.
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| Flag | Country | Distance | Direction | |||
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| Miles (mi) | Kilometers (km) | Nautical Miles (nm) | Heading | Symbol | ||
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| Gambia | 93 mi | 149 km | 81 nm | Southwest (SW) | ⬆ |
| Guinea-Bissau | 192 mi | 310 km | 167 nm | South-southwest (SSW) | ⬆ |
| Guinea | 449 mi | 723 km | 390 nm | Southeast (SE) | ⬆ |
| Sierra Leone | 455 mi | 732 km | 395 nm | South-southeast (SSE) | ⬆ |
| Mauritania | 506 mi | 814 km | 439 nm | North-northeast (NNE) | ⬆ |
Compare population, land area and population density of states geographically closest to Dakar. This regional demographic snapshot supports market sizing, site selection, logistics zone planning and cross-state business analysis across Africa.
| State | Country | Population | Area (km²) | Density (per km²) |
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| Dakar (You) | Senegal | — | 550 | — |
| Thies | Senegal | — | 6,601 | — |
| Fatick | Senegal | — | 7,910 | — |
| Diourbel Region | Senegal | — | 4,789 | — |
| Kaolack | Senegal | — | 5,357 | — |
| Louga | Senegal | — | 24,847 | — |
| Banjul | Gambia | 31,301 | 12 | 2,608.42 |
| Saint-Louis | Senegal | — | 19,034 | — |
| North Bank | Gambia | 221,054 | 2,256 | 98.00 |
| Western | Gambia | — | 1,764 | — |
| Kaffrine | Senegal | — | 11,181 | — |
How does Dakar rank within Senegal? The top 10 states by population, land area and density are listed below — useful for regional benchmarking, investment prioritization and market-entry decisions. States where Dakar appears are highlighted with ⭐.
| State | Population |
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| State | Area (km²) |
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| Tambacounda | 42,706 |
| Matam | 29,616 |
| Louga | 24,847 |
| Kolda | 21,011 |
| Saint-Louis | 19,034 |
| Kedougou | 16,896 |
| Kaffrine | 11,181 |
| Fatick | 7,910 |
| Sédhiou | 7,350 |
| Ziguinchor | 7,339 |
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Dakar is a state or region within Senegal in Africa. Knowing which states and countries lie nearest to Dakar is essential for regional market intelligence, inter-state trade corridor analysis, distribution network planning and cross-border logistics coordination. Distances are computed using the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial path between two geographic coordinates on Earth. View the nearby states or nearby countries above.
This page also lists countries nearest to Dakar by aerial distance. You can also explore the full countries near Senegal page. Cross-border proximity data supports import/export planning, international market entry, travel corridor analysis and emergency logistics coordination across Africa.
Each nearby state or country includes a compass heading from Dakar using the 16-point compass rose (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW). The bearing angle (0°–360°) is shown with a rotating arrow — see the states and countries above. Useful for aviation planning, maritime navigation, overland trucking and understanding the spatial layout around Dakar.
Knowing the distance from Dakar to neighboring states helps travel professionals, tour operators, hospitality businesses and travelers plan efficient itineraries across Senegal. Also compare population and area data of nearby states.
Distances use the Great Circle (haversine) formula — the shortest aerial distance between two geographic coordinate points on Earth. Calculations use the latitude and longitude center point of each state. Results are shown in miles, kilometers and nautical miles. View the Dakar map for exact GPS coordinates.
The compass heading shows the bearing from Dakar to each neighboring state or country using the 16-point compass rose. The rotating arrow shows the degree bearing (0°–360°), where 0°/360° is North, 90° East, 180° South and 270° West. See the states table and countries table above.
See the States Near To Dakar table above. Each row shows the state name, flag, distance in miles, kilometers and nautical miles, plus the compass direction and bearing symbol. You can also view the countries nearest to Dakar below the states table, or compare all Senegal states by area, population and density.
For supply chain managers, freight companies, market research analysts and regional business developers, state-level proximity data is critical for distribution hub placement, delivery route optimization, sales territory planning and identifying the fastest overland routes between markets in Africa. Use the population & area comparison and Senegal state rankings on this page for deeper regional analysis. Also explore country population data, country area rankings and country timezones.