How far is Nouakchott from Gao?
The distance between Gao (Gao International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1064 miles / 1712 kilometers / 924 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Gao (GAQ) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 1657 miles / 2667 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 14 minutes.
Gao International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Gao to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Gao to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1063.847 miles
- 1712.096 kilometers
- 924.458 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- 1062.460 miles
- 1709.864 kilometers
- 923.253 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 Gao to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Gao International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Gao and Nouakchott?
Flight carbon footprint between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Gao to Nouakchott generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Gao to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Gao International Airport (GAQ) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″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 |