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How far is Nouakchott from Greensboro, NC?

The distance between Greensboro (Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 4051 miles / 6519 kilometers / 3520 nautical miles.

Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from Greensboro to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4050.793 miles
  • 6519.119 kilometers
  • 3520.042 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
  • 4045.406 miles
  • 6510.451 kilometers
  • 3515.362 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 Greensboro to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 8 hours and 10 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from Greensboro to Nouakchott generates about 463 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 463 kilograms equals 1 020 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Greensboro to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Greensboro Piedmont Triad International Airport
City: Greensboro, NC
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: GSO
ICAO Code: KGSO
Coordinates: 36°5′52″N, 79°56′14″W
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