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How far is Nouakchott from New Orleans, LA?

The distance between New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 4684 miles / 7538 kilometers / 4070 nautical miles.

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport

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Distance from New Orleans to Nouakchott

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 4683.598 miles
  • 7537.520 kilometers
  • 4069.935 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
  • 4676.553 miles
  • 7526.183 kilometers
  • 4063.814 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 New Orleans to Nouakchott?

The estimated flight time from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 9 hours and 22 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)

On average, flying from New Orleans to Nouakchott generates about 543 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 543 kilograms equals 1 197 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from New Orleans to Nouakchott

See the map of the shortest flight path between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).

Airport information

Origin Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
City: New Orleans, LA
Country: United States Flag of United States
IATA Code: MSY
ICAO Code: KMSY
Coordinates: 29°59′36″N, 90°15′28″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