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How far is Ghardaïa from Nouakchott?

The distance between Nouakchott (Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport) and Ghardaïa (Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport) is 1566 miles / 2520 kilometers / 1360 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Nouakchott (NKC) to Ghardaïa (GHA) is 2679 miles / 4311 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 56 hours 42 minutes.

Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport – Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport

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Distance from Nouakchott to Ghardaïa

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

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1565.615 miles
  • 2519.613 kilometers
  • 1360.482 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
  • 1566.182 miles
  • 2520.526 kilometers
  • 1360.975 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 Ghardaïa?

The estimated flight time from Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport to Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport is 3 hours and 27 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA)

On average, flying from Nouakchott to Ghardaïa generates about 184 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 184 kilograms equals 405 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 Ghardaïa

See the map of the shortest flight path between Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport (NKC) and Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport (GHA).

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 Noumérat – Moufdi Zakaria Airport
City: Ghardaïa
Country: Algeria Flag of Algeria
IATA Code: GHA
ICAO Code: DAUG
Coordinates: 32°23′2″N, 3°47′38″E