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How far is Nouakchott from Addis Ababa?

The distance between Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 3724 miles / 5994 kilometers / 3236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Addis Ababa (ADD) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 5167 miles / 8316 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 40 minutes.

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Addis Ababa to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3724.448 miles
  • 5993.918 kilometers
  • 3236.457 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
  • 3720.280 miles
  • 5987.210 kilometers
  • 3232.835 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 Addis Ababa to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Addis Ababa to Nouakchott generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Addis Ababa to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″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