How far is Assab from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Assab (Assab International Airport) is 3905 miles / 6285 kilometers / 3394 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Assab (ASA) is 5476 miles / 8813 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 117 hours 21 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Assab International Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Assab
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Assab. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 3905.430 miles
- 6285.181 kilometers
- 3393.726 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- 3900.321 miles
- 6276.958 kilometers
- 3389.286 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 Assab?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Assab International Airport is 7 hours and 53 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Assab?
The time difference between Nouakchott and Assab is 3 hours. Assab is 3 hours ahead of Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Assab International Airport (ASA)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Assab generates about 445 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 445 kilograms equals 980 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 Assab
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Assab International Airport (ASA).
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 | Assab International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Assab |
| Country: | Eritrea  |
| IATA Code: | ASA |
| ICAO Code: | HHSB |
| Coordinates: | 13°4′18″N, 42°38′42″E |