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How far is Nouakchott from Amsterdam?

The distance between Amsterdam (Amsterdam Airport Schiphol) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 2600 miles / 4184 kilometers / 2259 nautical miles.

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Amsterdam to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2599.831 miles
  • 4184.023 kilometers
  • 2259.192 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
  • 2603.297 miles
  • 4189.600 kilometers
  • 2262.203 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 Amsterdam to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 5 hours and 25 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Amsterdam to Nouakchott generates about 287 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 287 kilograms equals 632 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Amsterdam to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
City: Amsterdam
Country: Netherlands Flag of Netherlands
IATA Code: AMS
ICAO Code: EHAM
Coordinates: 52°18′30″N, 4°45′50″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