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How far is Gamba from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Gamba (Gamba Airport) is 2290 miles / 3685 kilometers / 1990 nautical miles.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Gamba Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Gamba

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 2289.748 miles
  • 3684.992 kilometers
  • 1989.736 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
  • 2292.980 miles
  • 3690.193 kilometers
  • 1992.545 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 Gamba?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Gamba Airport is 4 hours and 50 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Gamba Airport (GAX)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Gamba generates about 251 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 251 kilograms equals 553 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path from Nouakchott to Gamba

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Gamba Airport (GAX).

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 Gamba Airport
City: Gamba
Country: Gabon Flag of Gabon
IATA Code: GAX
ICAO Code: FOGX
Coordinates: 2°47′7″S, 10°2′49″E