How far is Asmara from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Asmara (Asmara International Airport) is 3628 miles / 5838 kilometers / 3152 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Asmara (ASM) is 5049 miles / 8125 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 109 hours 6 minutes.

Distance from Nouakchott to Asmara

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)

• 3627.825 miles
• 5838.419 kilometers
• 3152.494 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

• 3622.836 miles
• 5830.389 kilometers
• 3148.158 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 Asmara?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Asmara International Airport is 7 hours and 22 minutes.

What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Asmara?

The time difference between Nouakchott and Asmara is 3 hours. Asmara is 3 hours ahead of Nouakchott.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Asmara International Airport (ASM)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Asmara generates about 410 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 410 kilograms equals 904 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 Asmara

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

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	Asmara International Airport
City:	Asmara
Country:	Eritrea
IATA Code:	ASM
ICAO Code:	HHAS
Coordinates:	15°17′30″N, 38°54′38″E