How far is Nouakchott from Nairobi?
The distance between Nairobi (Jomo Kenyatta International Airport) and Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) is 3842 miles / 6182 kilometers / 3338 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nairobi (NBO) to Nouakchott (NKC) is 5350 miles / 8610 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 128 hours 30 minutes.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
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Distance from Nairobi to Nouakchott
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nairobi to Nouakchott. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3841.506 miles
- 6182.305 kilometers
- 3338.177 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- 3839.919 miles
- 6179.751 kilometers
- 3336.799 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 Nairobi to Nouakchott?
The estimated flight time from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport is 7 hours and 46 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nairobi and Nouakchott?
The time difference between Nairobi and Nouakchott is 3 hours. Nouakchott is 3 hours behind Nairobi.
Flight carbon footprint between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC)
On average, flying from Nairobi to Nouakchott generates about 437 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 437 kilograms equals 963 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Nairobi to Nouakchott
See the map of the shortest flight path between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC).
Airport information
| Origin | Jomo Kenyatta International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Nairobi |
| Country: | Kenya  |
| IATA Code: | NBO |
| ICAO Code: | HKJK |
| Coordinates: | 1°19′9″S, 36°55′40″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 |