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How far is Addis Ababa from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Addis Ababa (Addis Ababa Bole International Airport) is 3724 miles / 5994 kilometers / 3236 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Addis Ababa (ADD) is 5168 miles / 8317 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 113 hours 38 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Addis Ababa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3724.448 miles
  • 5993.918 kilometers
  • 3236.457 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
  • 3720.280 miles
  • 5987.210 kilometers
  • 3232.835 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 Nouakchott to Addis Ababa?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport is 7 hours and 33 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Addis Ababa generates about 422 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 422 kilograms equals 931 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Nouakchott to Addis Ababa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Airport information

Origin 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
Destination Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
City: Addis Ababa
Country: Ethiopia Flag of Ethiopia
IATA Code: ADD
ICAO Code: HAAB
Coordinates: 8°58′40″N, 38°47′57″E