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How far is El Golea from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and El Golea (El Golea Airport) is 1452 miles / 2337 kilometers / 1262 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to El Golea (ELG) is 2838 miles / 4567 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 60 hours 28 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – El Golea Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to El Golea

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1452.186 miles
  • 2337.066 kilometers
  • 1261.915 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
  • 1452.455 miles
  • 2337.499 kilometers
  • 1262.149 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 El Golea?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to El Golea Airport is 3 hours and 14 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and El Golea Airport (ELG)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to El Golea generates about 176 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 176 kilograms equals 389 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 El Golea

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and El Golea Airport (ELG).

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 El Golea Airport
City: El Golea
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: ELG
ICAO Code: DAUE
Coordinates: 30°34′16″N, 2°51′34″E