How far is Nouakchott from Lagos?
The distance between Lagos (Murtala Muhammed International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 1530 miles / 2463 kilometers / 1330 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Lagos (LOS) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 2179 miles / 3507 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 43 hours 3 minutes.
Murtala Muhammed International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Lagos to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Lagos to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1530.137 miles
- 2462.516 kilometers
- 1329.652 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- 1530.900 miles
- 2463.744 kilometers
- 1330.315 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 Lagos to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 3 hours and 23 minutes.
What is the time difference between Lagos and Nouakchott?
The time difference between Lagos and Nouakchott is 1 hour. Nouakchott is 1 hour behind Lagos.
Flight carbon footprint between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Lagos to Nouakchott generates about 181 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 181 kilograms equals 400 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Lagos to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Murtala Muhammed International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Lagos |
| Country: | Nigeria  |
| IATA Code: | LOS |
| ICAO Code: | DNMM |
| Coordinates: | 6°34′38″N, 3°19′16″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 |