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How far is Bucharest from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Bucharest (Aurel Vlaicu International Airport) is 3021 miles / 4862 kilometers / 2625 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Aurel Vlaicu International Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Bucharest

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 3021.096 miles
  • 4861.982 kilometers
  • 2625.260 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
  • 3020.195 miles
  • 4860.533 kilometers
  • 2624.478 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 Bucharest?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Aurel Vlaicu International Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Bucharest generates about 337 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 337 kilograms equals 742 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Bucharest

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).

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 Aurel Vlaicu International Airport
City: Bucharest
Country: Romania Flag of Romania
IATA Code: BBU
ICAO Code: LRBS
Coordinates: 44°30′11″N, 26°6′7″E