How far is Alta from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Alta (Alta Airport) is 3929 miles / 6323 kilometers / 3414 nautical miles.

Distance from Nouakchott to Alta

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3928.651 miles
• 6322.551 kilometers
• 3413.904 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

• 3929.179 miles
• 6323.400 kilometers
• 3414.363 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 Alta?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Alta Airport is 7 hours and 56 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Alta?

The time difference between Nouakchott and Alta is 1 hour. Alta is 1 hour ahead of Nouakchott.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Alta Airport (ALF)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Alta generates about 447 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 447 kilograms equals 986 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Alta

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Alta Airport (ALF).

Airport information

Origin	Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport
City:	Nouakchott
Country:	Mauritania
IATA Code:	NKC
ICAO Code:	GQNO
Coordinates:	18°18′36″N, 15°58′10″W

Destination	Alta Airport
City:	Alta
Country:	Norway
IATA Code:	ALF
ICAO Code:	ENAT
Coordinates:	69°58′33″N, 23°22′18″E