How far is Dakar from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Dakar (Blaise Diagne International Airport) is 261 miles / 420 kilometers / 227 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Dakar (DSS) is 319 miles / 514 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 9 hours 47 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Blaise Diagne International Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Dakar
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Dakar. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 260.784 miles
- 419.691 kilometers
- 226.615 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- 261.908 miles
- 421.500 kilometers
- 227.592 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 Dakar?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport is 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Dakar?
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Dakar generates about 63 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 63 kilograms equals 140 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 Dakar
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).
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 | Blaise Diagne International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Dakar |
| Country: | Senegal  |
| IATA Code: | DSS |
| ICAO Code: | GOBD |
| Coordinates: | 14°40′12″N, 17°4′23″W |