How far is Nouakchott from Dakar?
The distance between Dakar (Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 265 miles / 427 kilometers / 231 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Dakar (DKR) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 350 miles / 563 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 10 hours 21 minutes.
Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Dakar to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Dakar to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 265.408 miles
- 427.133 kilometers
- 230.633 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- 266.444 miles
- 428.801 kilometers
- 231.534 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 Dakar to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 1 hour and 0 minutes.
What is the time difference between Dakar and Nouakchott?
Flight carbon footprint between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Dakar to Nouakchott generates about 64 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 64 kilograms equals 141 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Dakar to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Dakar Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DKR |
| ICAO Code: | GOOY |
| Coordinates: | 14°44′22″N, 17°29′24″W |
| Destination | Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nouakchott |
| Country: | Mauritania  |
| IATA Code: | NKC |
| ICAO Code: | GQNO |
| Coordinates: | 18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W |