How far is Gao from Nouakchott?
The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Gao (Gao International Airport) is 1064 miles / 1712 kilometers / 924 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Gao (GAQ) is 1658 miles / 2669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 35 hours 15 minutes.
Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Gao International Airport
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Distance from Nouakchott to Gao
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Nouakchott to Gao. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 1063.847 miles
- 1712.096 kilometers
- 924.458 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- 1062.460 miles
- 1709.864 kilometers
- 923.253 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 Gao?
The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Gao International Airport is 2 hours and 30 minutes.
What is the time difference between Nouakchott and Gao?
Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Gao International Airport (GAQ)
On average, flying from Nouakchott to Gao generates about 155 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 155 kilograms equals 341 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 Gao
See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Gao International Airport (GAQ).
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 | Gao International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Gao |
| Country: | Mali  |
| IATA Code: | GAQ |
| ICAO Code: | GAGO |
| Coordinates: | 16°14′54″N, 0°0′19″W |