How far is Burao from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Burao (Burao Airport) is 4159 miles / 6693 kilometers / 3614 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Burao (BUO) is 5754 miles / 9260 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 129 hours 0 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Burao Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Burao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Burao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 4158.819 miles
- 6692.970 kilometers
- 3613.915 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- 4153.914 miles
- 6685.077 kilometers
- 3609.653 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 Burao?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Burao Airport is 8 hours and 22 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Burao?
The time difference between Nouakchott and Burao is 3 hours. Burao is 3 hours ahead of Nouakchott.
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Burao Airport (BUO)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Burao generates about 476 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 476 kilograms equals 1 050 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 Burao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Burao Airport (BUO).
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 | Burao Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Burao |
| Country: | Somalia  |
| IATA Code: | BUO |
| ICAO Code: | HCMV |
| Coordinates: | 9°31′1″N, 45°34′1″E |