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How far is Nouakchott from Abuja?

The distance between Abuja (Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1685 miles / 2712 kilometers / 1465 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Abuja (ABV) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 2292 miles / 3689 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 48 hours 7 minutes.

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Abuja to Nouakchott

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Abuja to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1685.327 miles
  • 2712.271 kilometers
  • 1464.509 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1684.663 miles
  • 2711.203 kilometers
  • 1463.932 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Abuja to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 3 hours and 41 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Abuja to Nouakchott generates about 192 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 192 kilograms equals 422 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Abuja to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
City: Abuja
Country: Nigeria Flag of Nigeria
IATA Code: ABV
ICAO Code: DNAA
Coordinates: 9°0′24″N, 7°15′47″E
Destination Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
City: Nouakchott
Country: Mauritania Flag of Mauritania
IATA Code: NKC
ICAO Code: GQNO
Coordinates: 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W