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How far is Essaouira from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Essaouira (Essaouira-Mogador Airport) is 983 miles / 1582 kilometers / 854 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Essaouira (ESU) is 1275 miles / 2052 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 27 hours 36 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Essaouira-Mogador Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Essaouira

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 983.008 miles
  • 1581.998 kilometers
  • 854.211 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
  • 985.879 miles
  • 1586.619 kilometers
  • 856.706 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 Essaouira?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Essaouira-Mogador Airport is 2 hours and 21 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Essaouira generates about 150 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 150 kilograms equals 330 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 Essaouira

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Essaouira-Mogador Airport (ESU).

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 Essaouira-Mogador Airport
City: Essaouira
Country: Morocco Flag of Morocco
IATA Code: ESU
ICAO Code: GMMI
Coordinates: 31°23′50″N, 9°40′54″W