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How far is Nouakchott from Accra?

The distance between Accra (Kotoka International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1379 miles / 2219 kilometers / 1198 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Accra (ACC) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 1891 miles / 3044 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 38 hours 47 minutes.

Kotoka International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Accra to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1378.762 miles
  • 2218.903 kilometers
  • 1198.112 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
  • 1380.564 miles
  • 2221.802 kilometers
  • 1199.677 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 Accra to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Kotoka International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 3 hours and 6 minutes.

What is the time difference between Accra and Nouakchott?

There is no time difference between Accra and Nouakchott.

Flight carbon footprint between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Accra to Nouakchott generates about 172 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 172 kilograms equals 379 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Accra to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Kotoka International Airport (ACC) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Kotoka International Airport
City: Accra
Country: Ghana Flag of Ghana
IATA Code: ACC
ICAO Code: DGAA
Coordinates: 5°36′18″N, 0°10′0″W
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