How far is El Aaiún from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and El Aaiún (Hassan I Airport) is 633 miles / 1019 kilometers / 550 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to El Aaiún (EUN) is 777 miles / 1250 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 15 hours 58 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Hassan I Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to El Aaiún
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to El Aaiún. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 633.163 miles
- 1018.978 kilometers
- 550.204 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- 635.478 miles
- 1022.703 kilometers
- 552.215 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 Aaiún?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Hassan I Airport is 1 hour and 41 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and El Aaiún?
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Hassan I Airport (EUN)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to El Aaiún generates about 117 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 117 kilograms equals 258 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 Aaiún
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Hassan I Airport (EUN).
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 | Hassan I Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | El Aaiún |
| Country: | Western Sahara  |
| IATA Code: | EUN |
| ICAO Code: | GMML |
| Coordinates: | 27°9′6″N, 13°13′9″W |