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How far is Boma from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Boma (Boma Airport) is 2585 miles / 4160 kilometers / 2246 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Boma (BOA) is 3994 miles / 6427 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 84 hours 18 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Boma Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Boma

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2584.877 miles
  • 4159.956 kilometers
  • 2246.197 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
  • 2588.772 miles
  • 4166.225 kilometers
  • 2249.582 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 Boma?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Boma Airport is 5 hours and 23 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Boma Airport (BOA)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Boma generates about 285 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 285 kilograms equals 629 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 Boma

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

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 Boma Airport
City: Boma
Country: Congo (Kinshasa) Flag of Congo (Kinshasa)
IATA Code: BOA
ICAO Code: FZAJ
Coordinates: 5°51′14″S, 13°3′50″E