How far is Nouakchott from Cotonou?
The distance between Cotonou (Cadjehoun Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1486 miles / 2391 kilometers / 1291 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cotonou (COO) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 2104 miles / 3386 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 41 hours 40 minutes.
Cadjehoun Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Cotonou to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cotonou to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1485.549 miles
- 2390.760 kilometers
- 1290.907 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- 1486.563 miles
- 2392.391 kilometers
- 1291.788 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 Cotonou to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Cadjehoun Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 3 hours and 18 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cotonou and Nouakchott?
The time difference between Cotonou and Nouakchott is 1 hour. Nouakchott is 1 hour behind Cotonou.
Flight carbon footprint between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Cotonou to Nouakchott generates about 179 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 179 kilograms equals 394 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cotonou to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cadjehoun Airport (COO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Cadjehoun Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cotonou |
| Country: | Benin  |
| IATA Code: | COO |
| ICAO Code: | DBBB |
| Coordinates: | 6°21′26″N, 2°23′3″E |
| Destination | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |